Australia, Sri Lanka and Smith

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 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 Stadium, Galle on Wednesday, January 29. ( More Cricket News)
Smith says Australia need to 'be proactive' and find ways to score on Sri Lankan pitches
This is stand-in captain Steven Smith's advice to Australia's less-experienced batters, as he prepares to lead them in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle. Of Australia's batters on tour, Smith understands the challenge ahead more than most - he has two hundreds in Sri Lanka,
Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.
Australia's Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka
Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle. Sri Lanka hammered the visiting Australians 3-0 in 2016 but the last series in 2022 ended 1-1,
Sri Lanka cenbank holds key policy rate steady as budget looms
Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to underpin a stronger economic recovery as the ...
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 ...
Forget India, Sri Lanka is the ultimate destination for rail lovers
Taking in verdant tea country and historic stations, the island’s railway network makes for a perfect way to explore ...
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Sri Lanka must shift from bailouts and handouts to export-driven growth: ADB
Sri Lanka must focus on developing an export-oriented industrialisation policy rather than relying on bailouts and handouts ...
Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025
Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs Australia from the Australia in Sri Lanka 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees ...
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 ...
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Sri Lanka to renegotiate wind PPA with Adani Green Energy
The government of Sri Lanka plans to renegotiate the power purchase agreement (PPA) with India’s Adani Green Energy for a ...
‘Make sure you’re in Sri Lanka’: Khawaja reveals selection guarantee
Usman Khawaja has revealed how Australian coach Andrew McDonald assured him that a lean 2024 would not preclude him from ...
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SLT-Mobitel trials 5G Standalone in Sri Lanka
SLT-Mobitel has announced this week that it's testing 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology. The Sri Lankan telco claimed to have ...
Sri Lanka cenbank holds key policy rate steady ahead of budget
Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to cement a stronger economic recovery for the ...
Steve Smith joins elite list, becomes 15th player to score 10,000 Test runs
The 35-year-old has compiled his runs at an average of over 55, with Kumar Sangakkara the only batter beyond the 10,000 figure with a better return (57.40). He became the fifth fastest batter by ...