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.

Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA for "offensive behaviour" and violating fairplay principles. The ban follows his inappropriate act of holding a Copa America trophy replica to his groin after Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifier victory over Chile on September 5. Martinez also faced sanctions for hitting a TV cameraman’s camera after a 2-1 defeat to Colombia on September 10. The Argentine Football Association expressed strong disagreement with FIFA’s ruling. Martinez will miss Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia in October. Argentina currently leads the South American table with 18 points.

Swiss teenage cyclist Muriel Furrer, 18, tragically passed away a day after suffering a serious head injury during the junior women's road race at the world championships in Zurich. Furrer crashed on rain-slicked road in a forested area, falling heavily on Thursday. She was airlifted to Zurich University Hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to her injuries on Friday. Race organizers announced her death in a statement, expressing their sorrow. The UCI governing body for world cycling also paid tribute to Furrer, highlighting the profound loss felt in the cycling community. Her bright future in the sport was cut short by this tragic incident.

Chaos erupted at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on September 27, when Bangladeshi fan ‘Tiger Roby’ was allegedly assaulted by spectators during the second Test between India and Bangladesh. Roby reported being hit on his back and lower abdomen, leading to his hospitalization. Local police, however, suggested his condition was due to dehydration rather than an altercation. Roby claimed he had faced abuse from the crowd throughout the day and sought refuge in a balcony. This incident follows previous tensions between Indian and Bangladeshi cricket fans, highlighting ongoing security concerns.

On Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, rain disrupted play as India faced Bangladesh. Fast bowler Akash Deep was the standout performer, taking two wickets, including both openers, to provide India an early advantage. Bangladesh responded with a solid performance, led by Mominul Haque, who scored 40 runs off 81 balls. Despite the rain's impact, Bangladesh finished the day at 107 for 3 in 35 overs. The incessant rain led to an early conclusion of the day's play on September 27, highlighting both teams' efforts amid challenging conditions. The match remains poised as both sides aim for a strong performance.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has announced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as the team's mentor for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Bravo, a former West Indies all-rounder, replaces Gautam Gambhir, who has taken up the role of India's national team head coach. This marks Bravo's departure from Chennai Super Kings, where he previously held a mentorship role. KKR's management expressed excitement about Bravo's addition, citing his vast experience and expertise. The defending champions aim to leverage Bravo's knowledge to enhance team strategy and player development ahead of the upcoming season.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the second Test at Kanpur. Captain Rohit Sharma made this decision on an overcast morning, marking a significant moment in the venue’s history as it is the first time since 1964 that a team has chosen to bowl after winning the toss in a Kanpur Test. This is also the first time in nine years that India has opted to bowl first at home after winning the toss. India has kept the same winning team from the previous Test in Chennai, while Bangladesh made two changes to their playing XI ahead of the match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special gift from chess star Vantika Agarwal after India’s historic double gold victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024. Vantika gifted PM Modi a picture from a 2012 event where he felicitated her at the 'Swami Vivekananda Mahila Chess Mahotsav.' Modi also observed a bullet chess match between R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi during the meeting. The Indian men’s and women’s teams clinched gold, defeating Slovenia and Azerbaijan, respectively. The USA and Kazakhstan secured second and third places in the women’s tournament, while Uzbekistan took bronze in the men's.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals and revealed that the upcoming Kanpur Test against India could be his last Test match. During a press conference ahead of the second Test between India and Bangladesh, Shakib expressed his wish to play his final red-ball match in Mirpur, Bangladesh. However, if that does not happen, he stated that the Kanpur Test would be his last appearance in Test cricket. Shakib, one of Bangladesh's most successful cricketers, has been a key player in all formats for over a decade. His retirement marks the end of an era for Bangladesh cricket.