Sun Sep 22 09:14:30 UTC 2024: ## India Dominate 1st Test Against Bangladesh, Paralympians Shine in Paris
**Cricket:** The Indian cricket team has taken a firm grip on the first Test match against Bangladesh, holding the upper hand despite a spirited chase by the visitors. On Day 3, India’s bowlers continued their dominance, putting Bangladesh under immense pressure. Earlier, on Day 2, a stellar performance by Jasprit Bumrah, who took four wickets, helped India gain a commanding lead. The first Test match, which began with a strong performance by Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, is shaping up to be a resounding victory for the Indian team.
**Paralympics:** The Paris Paralympics came to a spectacular close with a dazzling ceremony. Indian athletes ended the Games on a high, with Navdeep’s gold medal and Simran’s bronze adding to India’s impressive medal tally, which reached a historic 29. This achievement makes it India’s best-ever performance at the Paralympics. Notably, Praveen Kumar brought India’s gold tally to 6 on Day 9, while Kapil’s bronze in judo marked a historic highlight on Day 8. Earlier, Harvinder and Dharambir secured two gold medals for India on Day 7.
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