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Watch: Sri Lanka Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya Sparks Shane Warne's 'Ball Of The Century' Memory With Stunner

Sri Lanka cricket team spinner Prabath Jayasuriya almost recreated Shane Warne's famous 'Ball of the Century' to dismiss Harry Brook on Day 2 of the first Test match against England on Thursday. Jayasuriya came up with an absolute stunner that left Brook completely stunned and sparked comparisons with Warne's magical delivery back in 1993. The ball pitched around the middle and leg stump line before turning sharply to crash into the off-stump. Brook was batting at 56 and looked in quite a good touch but the ball completely bamboozled the England batter. The video of the dismissal went viral on social media with both fans and experts showering praise on the Sri Lanka cricketer.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 5: Bangladesh On Driving Seat As Pakistan Go 2 Down

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 5, Live Updates: Pakistan will be resuming the Day 5 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at 23/1 with Shan Masood (9*) and Abdullah Shafique (12*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The hosts currently trail by 94 runs and also lost the wicket of Saim Ayub on the fourth day. Earlier on Day 4, the visitors took a 117-run lead in the first innings, courtesy of Mushfiqur Rahim's gutsy 191. Rahim powered Bangladesh to a dominant 565. (Live Scorecard)

95 Officials To Accompany 84 Paris Paralympics Participants To Look After Their 'Special Needs'

The 84-member Indian contingent taking part in the Paris Paralympics beginning on August 28 will be accompanied by 95 officials as many participants will have their personal coaches and escorts travelling with them to take care of their special needs. The total strength of the Indian contingent will thus have 179 members. Out of the 95, as many as 77 are team officials, nine are contingent medical officials and another nine contingent officials. India is sending the largest number of participants in the Paris Paralympics (August 28 to September 8) with 84 athletes competing in 12 sports.

India Clinch Silver Medal At Asian Surfing Championship

India edged out Chinese Taipei and China to bag the silver medal at the Maruhaba Cup, a team event in the Asian Surfing Championships 2024 at the picturesque Thulusdhoo island in the Maldives on Sunday. The silver came just a day after India secured its first-ever Asian Games quotas in surfing. The Maruhaba Cup, a category within the Asian Surfing Championship, brought together elite surfers from across the continent in a team event. India outperformed numerous strong contenders en route to secure the silver medal.

Coco Gauff Rolls Into US Open 2nd round, Novak Djokovic Under The Lights

Coco Gauff powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday, launching her title defence with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Varvara Gracheva as defending men's champion Novak Djokovic prepared to start his repeat bid under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, seeded third, fired 10 aces and needed just 66 minutes to beat 66th-ranked Gracheva. She saved eight break points -- including two with aces in the final game. "It is definitely a lot of pressure this tournament but I'm just enjoying it," said Gauff, who is seeded third behind world number one Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka.

Manu Bhaker Meets Mary Kom, Makes Special Request To 8-Time World Champion

Star Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, caught up with former Olympian and boxer Mary Kom recently. After bagging multiple bronze medals at Paris Olympics 2024, Manu is currently enjoying a break from shooting as she recovers from an injury. Taking to Instagram, Manu shared images of the interaction with Mary Kom, who also won a bronze in boxing at London Olympics 2012. In one of two images shared by Manu, the two can be seen sharing a hug. She also requested Mary Kom to plan a workout session with her.

Real Madrid Beat Real Valladolid But Kylian Mbappe Fires Bernabeu Blanks

Spanish champions Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net. The French striker played at home for the first time in a Madrid shirt but was largely frustrated by Valladolid's defence. Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde opened the scoring with a low deflected free-kick after 50 minutes and substitutes Brahim Diaz and debutant Endrick struck late on.

US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1

Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024. Djokovic, seeded second behind world number one Jannik Sinner, is vying to become the first man to repeat in New York since Roger Federer won five straight US Opens from 2004-2008. "Hopefully that changes this year," Djokovic said. "That's the goal." It's been an erratic year for Djokovic, who was hindered by a knee injury and for the first time since 2017 is looking at the prospect of a year without a Grand Slam title.

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Watch: Sri Lanka Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya Sparks Shane Warne's 'Ball Of The Century' Memory With Stunner

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 5: Bangladesh On Driving Seat As Pakistan Go 2 Down

95 Officials To Accompany 84 Paris Paralympics Participants To Look After Their 'Special Needs'

India Clinch Silver Medal At Asian Surfing Championship

Coco Gauff Rolls Into US Open 2nd round, Novak Djokovic Under The Lights

Manu Bhaker Meets Mary Kom, Makes Special Request To 8-Time World Champion

Real Madrid Beat Real Valladolid But Kylian Mbappe Fires Bernabeu Blanks

US Open 2024: Defending Champions Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff Headline Day 1