On the Old Trafford ground where Shane Warne bowled the The Ball of the Century in 1993, where Sri Lankan snipper Prabath Jayasuriya created a masterpiece by diminissing Englands Harry Brook style in his own way on Thursday.Jayasuriyas masterpieceOn Thursday at Old Trafford, the same ground where Shane Warne delivered his iconic Ball of the Century in 1993, Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya created a sensation of his own. Jayasuriyas exceptional delivery dismissed Englands Harry Brook in a fashion reminiscent of Warnes legendary bowl. Brook, who had been playing confidently with an unbeaten 53, was left stunned as Jayasuriyas ball turned sharply and clipped the top of his off-stump, dismissing him for 56. Watch.Take a bow Prabath Jayasuriya 🤩What a delivery to remove Harry Brook for 56 👏 #ENGvsSL #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/1VlYJsZ1Kw— Mr. Ali shaikh (@MrAlishaikh7) August 22, 2024Brooks DepartureAt the tea break on the second day of the first Test, England had posted a score of 176-4, trailing Sri Lanka by 60 runs. Brooks departure left the team at 187-5, still 49 runs behind Sri Lankas total of 236. Jayasuriyas delivery, which dipped and spun sharply, was a pivotal moment in the match, showcasing his skill and potentially setting the stage for a dramatic series.Warnes LegacyThis delivery inevitably brings comparisons to Shane Warnes famous first-ball dismissal of Mike Gatting in the 1993 Ashes series. Warnes ball, which pitched outside leg-stump and spun across Gatting to hit the off-stump, was so extraordinary that commentator Richie Benaud remarked, Gatting has absolutely no idea what has happened to him -- and he still doesnt know.
