Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on October 5, 2024, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Toyota GR Cup. The 60-year-old actor spun out at Turn 9 but re-entered the race uninjured. Qualifying 31st out of 35 cars, Reeves ran as high as 21st and finished 25th. Driving the No. 92 BRZRKR car, which promotes his graphic novel "The Book of Elsewhere," Reeves is also scheduled to compete in a second race on Sunday. Previously, he won the celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2009.

Former cricketer and Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over allegations of misappropriating Rs 20 crore during his tenure as the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president. The charges stem from criminal cases lodged by the Hyderabad Police in 2023, citing fund mismanagement for stadium infrastructure. A forensic audit revealed the diversion of funds between 2020-2023. Azharuddin denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated. Earlier, he was granted anticipatory bail, and ED searches uncovered documents and unaccounted cash in connection with the case.

India achieved a historic 2-0 series victory over Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test, overcoming two-and-a-half days of rain. Under the fearless leadership of Rohit Sharma, India adopted an aggressive approach on Days 4 and 5, racing to 285/9 at a record-breaking rate of 8.22 runs per over. Rohit's bold strategy inspired the team to dismiss Bangladesh and secure a seven-wicket win with two sessions remaining. Bowling coach Morne Morkel praised Rohit’s intent, emphasizing a new era in India's Test cricket. This victory strengthens India's position in the World Test Championship standings as they aim for future success.

In a heartfelt gesture, Virat Kohli gifted an autographed bat to Shakib Al Hasan after India's win over Bangladesh in the second Test in Kanpur. Shakib, who had announced his retirement before the match, may not play in Bangladesh’s upcoming Test against South Africa due to political unrest. India won the rain-hit match by seven wickets, sweeping the series 2-0. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 51 and Kohli’s unbeaten 29 sealed the victory. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah each claimed three wickets, dismissing Bangladesh for 146 in their second innings.

India's bowling unit delivered a stellar performance on Day 5 of the second Test in Kanpur, dismissing Bangladesh for 146 runs. After resuming at 26/2, Bangladesh struggled to build momentum, with only Shadman Islam (50) and Mushfiqur Rahim (37) contributing significantly to the score. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah each claimed three wickets, showcasing India's bowling depth. Bangladesh's lead of 94 runs sets up a target of 95 for India to secure a historic series victory.

Virat Kohli became the fastest cricketer to reach 27,000 international runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 623 innings. Kohli achieved this milestone in just 594 innings during Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. He now holds the distinction of being the only cricketer to reach this feat in under 600 innings. Kohli's achievement places him ahead of legends like Kumar Sangakkara (648) and Ricky Ponting (650). India's aggressive batting style, inspired by England's 'Bazball,' played a crucial role in their strategy.

India captain Rohit Sharma delivered a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Bangladesh's Litton Das on Day 4 of the second Test in Kanpur. The match resumed after two rain-affected days, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming the first wicket. Following his breakthrough, Mohamed Siraj dismissed Das, aided by Rohit's incredible fielding feat. Celebrating the catch, teammates, including Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, expressed their disbelief. India leads the series 1-0, having won the first Test by 280 runs, but rain delays raise concerns about a potential draw in Kanpur as they seek a decisive result.

India set new records for the fastest team fifty and hundred in Test cricket during the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored fifty in just 3 overs and reached 100 runs in 10.1 overs. Jaiswal hit an impressive 68 off 41 balls, while Rohit added 23 from 11 balls. This achievement surpassed England’s previous records. India’s aggressive batting style saw them break multiple records, dominating Bangladesh with a rapid run rate. The earlier record for the fastest hundred was 12.2 overs, also held by India.

Indian chess star Arjun Erigaisi lost to 15-year-old Turkish talent Edin Gurel in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Erigaisi, who recently helped India win gold at the Chess Olympiad, was representing SK Dusseldorfer. A win could have brought him closer to the 2800 rating mark, but late-game errors cost him the match. Erigaisi, along with other top Indian players, was recently honored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their historic Olympiad victory in Hungary. Despite the defeat, Erigaisi remains a key player in India’s chess resurgence.

Day 3 of the India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test in Kanpur was washed out without a ball bowled, despite no rain since Sunday morning. Fans took to social media, calling Kanpur’s Green Park the "worst venue" and criticizing BCCI for inadequate drainage facilities. Wet patches near the bowlers' run-up area forced umpires to call off the day after a second inspection. The match is likely headed for a draw with just two days remaining. Bangladesh ended Day 1 at 107/3, with Mushfiqur Rahim and Monimul Haque resuming on Day 4.