Australia, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test in Galle.
Cricket-Australia take control after Khawaja and Inglis pummel Sri Lanka
Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.
Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6 in first Test
Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, reducing the hosts to 44-3 at stumps on Day 2 after Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century and debutant Josh Inglis’ scintillating hundred powered them to a formidable 654-6 declared.
Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.
Sri Lanka crumble after Khawaja and Inglis set up mammoth Australia total
Usman Khawaja’s maiden Test double century and a rapid ton from debutant Josh Inglis decimated a flagging Sri Lanka before Australia’s attack breathed life into a slow Galle surface late on day two. After stand-in captain Steven Smith declared Australia’s innings on 654 for 6 midway through the final session,
Sri Lanka v Australia, first Test: All you need to know
Much like this tour, Australia's most recent Test tour to Sri Lanka contained two Tests, both in Galle. Australia won the first Test by 10 wickets before the hosts replied with an innings and 39-run victory. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith both scored century in the latter, with Mitch Starc the best of the Aussie bowlers with 4-89.
Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting.
Shane Warne family blown away by tiny Test detail in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan cricket fans have paid a small but meaningful tribute to Shane Warne and it didn’t go unnoticed by the ...
Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Rain Forces Early Stump In Galle After Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Hit Tons
Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International ...
Josh Inglis creates history with second-fastest century on Test debut against Sri Lanka
Australia international Josh Inglis completed his century in 90 deliveries. With that, he created history by becoming the ...
Tim Paine's truth bomb for Sam Konstas as teen's axing confirmed for first Sri Lanka Test
Sam Konstas has bounced back from his axing for the first Test of the Sri Lanka series, according to Cricket Australia ...
Sri Lanka Lose Quick Three After Australia Declare On 654-6
Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.
Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Ricky Ponting unhappy with Sam Konstas's axing as Steve Smith and Travis Head benefit from blunders
Sam Konstas's was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Travis Head were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan ...
Watch Australia v Sri Lanka first Test live on 7plus and Channel 7, start time and broadcast details
The first Test in Galle begins on Wednesday, January 29 and is scheduled to run through to Sunday, February 2. Seven’s ...
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‘His Batting Is Back’: Australian Legend Sees Steve Smith Playing Till Age 40 After 10,000 Test Runs Milestone
Australian cricket great Ian Healy believes that veteran batter Steve Smith can play international cricket until the age of ...