India's cricket team faced humiliation in Bangalore, bowled out for just 46 runs in their first innings against New Zealand, evoking memories of their infamous 36 all-out in Adelaide. Rishabh Pant was the top scorer with only 20 runs, while five batters registered ducks. Australian media seized the moment, mocking India's collapse with a video and the caption, "Is 'All Out 46' the new 'All Out 36'?" New Zealand’s Matt Henry led the attack with five wickets, putting India in a precarious position as the Kiwis took a commanding 134-run lead at stumps.

At the WR Masters, 19-year-old Praggnanandhaa defeated his mentor, Viswanathan Anand, in an Armageddon round, highlighting a generational shift in Indian chess. Praggnanandhaa, who became the second-youngest Grandmaster at 12 years, 10 months, first faced Anand in the 2018 Tata Steel Chess India blitz when he was just 13. Their match is one of the most-watched chess videos on YouTube. Although Praggnanandhaa later became the third-youngest Grandmaster after Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan, he made his mark by defeating Sergey Karjakin in Kolkata, the previous record holder. This recent victory further cements his position in the chess world.              

In a shocking performance, India was bowled out for just 46 runs against New Zealand on Day 2 of the first Test in Bengaluru, marking their lowest Test total at home. This score surpasses their previous lowest of 75 against West Indies in 1987. Rishabh Pant was the top scorer with 20 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 13. The Indian batting lineup struggled significantly, with five players registering ducks, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. New Zealand's Matt Henry was the standout bowler, taking five wickets, while William O'Rourke claimed four. Tim Southee added one wicket to the total.

At the AEF Cup CSIY-B held at Surge Stable, Indian equestrians Surya Aditya and Avik Bhatia secured silver and bronze medals, respectively. Surya maintained his strong performance after winning silver in Round 1, ultimately earning overall silver. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Avik made a remarkable comeback from an eighth-place finish in Round 1, capturing silver in Round 2 with a clean jumping run of 86.43 seconds. Despite faster timing than gold medalist Yazdan Mollaafzal from Iran, penalties affected Avik's placement. The competition saw 12 riders participate, with only 11 advancing to Round 2.

India made history in the third T20I against Bangladesh by posting 297 runs, the second-highest total in T20 history. With this, India became the first team to score 200+ runs in a T20 match 37 times, breaking Somerset's record of 36. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blazing 111 from 47 balls, supported by Suryakumar Yadav's 75. Bangladesh could only reach 164 for 7, giving India a 133-run win. This victory completed a series whitewash, and Samson became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a T20I century.

Sanju Samson's explosive maiden T20I century led India to a resounding 133-run victory over Bangladesh in Hyderabad, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Samson's 111 off 47 balls, featuring 11 fours and 8 sixes, set the foundation for India's massive 297/6. His 173-run partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav (75 off 35 balls) broke multiple records, including India's highest-ever T20I total. Bangladesh, chasing 298, could only manage 164/7, with Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi starring with the ball. Towhid Hridoy's 63* and Litton Das' 42 offered some resistance, but India’s dominance was overwhelming.

India made history by scoring 297 runs, the second-highest total in T20I cricket, during their match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav led the charge, with Samson hitting a 40-ball century, the second-fastest by an Indian. Suryakumar added a quickfire 23-ball fifty. India reached 200 runs in just 14 overs. Bangladesh struggled, with their bowlers delivering multiple no-balls. Despite the early dismissal of opener Abhishek Sharma for 4 runs, India’s batting order overpowered Bangladesh to post a massive score.

On Dussehra, October 12, 2024, former cricketer Ajay Jadeja was declared heir to the Jamnagar royal throne by Maharaja Shatrusalyasinh Jadeja. The announcement came during the festive occasion, symbolizing victory and new beginnings. Ajay Jadeja, who represented India in 196 ODIs and 15 Tests from 1992 to 2000, is a descendant of the royal family of Nawanagar, Gujarat. The Maharaja expressed gratitude for Jadeja's acceptance of the responsibility, emphasizing its significance for the people of Jamnagar. The royal family has a rich cricketing legacy, tracing back to legendary cricketer Ranjitsinh Jadeja, who ruled from 1907 to 1933.

India announced a 15-member squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand starting on October 17. Jasprit Bumrah, in excellent form since his return in 2023, has been named vice-captain. He recently reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings. The team remains the same as the one that played against Bangladesh. Mohammed Shami is still recovering from injury and will miss the series. India will play the first Test in Bengaluru, followed by matches in Pune and Mumbai. Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna are reserves.

Wimbledon will replace traditional line judges with an AI-powered electronic line calling system starting from the 2025 tournament. The All England Club confirmed the decision after testing the technology during this year’s Championships. The system, known as Hawk Eye Live, reacts within a tenth of a second and will ensure maximum accuracy. Although popular with players, the move marks the end of over a century of human line judging, a key part of Wimbledon’s tradition. Chair umpires will remain, but Hawk Eye challenges, loved by fans, will be replaced with automatic calls.