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Lionel Messi feels that Kylian Mbappe was getting special treatment when he was playing for Paris Saint Germain.

Lionel Messi left Barcelona in 2021 and joined Paris Saint Germain.

Lionel Messi played for two years at Paris Saint Germain.

Lionel Messi in the frame

Lionel Messi believes PSG ‘Protected’ Kylian Mbappe during his time at the club

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Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra dethroned Anderson Peter to reclaim no.1 spot in men's javelin world rankings

Neeraj Chopra became no.1 again in men's javelin world rankings

Neeraj Chopra dethroned Anderson Peters to reclaim no.1 spot

India's javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra in frame

India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra back on top of Javelin World Rankings, knocks off Anderson Peters for coveted spot

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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra identified a superstar Indian cricketer who he believes has the potential to excel in the javelin throw

When asked to name an Indian cricketer who could succeed in javelin throw, Chopra's choice was quite specific

Without putting in much thought, Neeraj Chopra took the name of Jasprit Bumrah

L-R: India's superstar cricketers Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and 2-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra in frame

Virat Kohli or Jasprit Bumrah? Neeraj Chopra reveals one Indian cricketer who can excel in javelin throw

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Jannik Sinner has been dealt a major blow ahead of Wimbledon as two critical members of his backroom team departed just days before the tournament begins.

Two key members have left Jannik Sinner's camp ahead of the Wimbledon.

Sinner's trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist Ulises Badio had parted ways with the reigning Australian Open champion.

Jannik Sinner in the frame

Jannik Sinner loses two key staff members days before Wimbledon 2025

Bangladesh are on a brink of an innings defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka as they were left teetering at 115/6 at Day 3's close

Bangladesh are on cusp of an imminent defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's tight bowling saw Bangladesh reeling at 115/6 on Day 3

Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Bangladesh's Mominul Haque (L) during the 2nd Test

SL vs BAN: Bangladesh stare at innings defeat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test, left reeling at 115/6 at Day 3 stumps while replying to hosts' 458

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka Match Stats

2nd Test, The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Match Details

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2020/21

Sun 3 January, 13:30:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Dec 05

SA
358 (103.4 ov) & 317 (86.0 ov)

SL
328 (99.2 ov) & 238 (69.1 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs

Sri Lanka in South Africa, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Nov 27

SA
191 (49.4 ov) & 366/5 dec (100.4 ov)

SL
42 (13.5 ov) & 282 (79.4 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 03

SL
77 (19.1 ov)

SA
80/4 (16.2 ov)

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)