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.
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.
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
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.
Galle Test: Australia skipper Steve Smith wins toss; opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Right-hand batter Josh Inglis is set to make his debut in the longest format of the game as the Baggy Greens named him in the playing XI for the first match of the series.
newsbytesapp.com2h
A look at Australia's oldest double-centurions in Test cricket
As per Wisden, Khawaja became the oldest Australian to record a double-ton away from home. He surpassed Adam Voges, who ...
Australia dominate opening day of Ashes Test - as it happened
England face Australia on day one of the Test in the Women’s Ashes – follow score updates, radio commentary and video highlights.
Sad detail about wife as Steve Smith betters Aussie cricket legends in 10,000 Test run club
Steve Smith became the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket on Wednesday on the opening day against Sri ...
newsbytesapp.com8h
Indian batter Karun Nair aspires to play Test cricket again
Talented Vidarbha and India cricketer Karun Nair has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian Test team. This ...
India vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from England in India 2025
The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run ...
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 ...
sportstar.thehindu1d
Full list of players with 10,000 runs in Test cricket: Steve Smith becomes 15th cricketer to join club
Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest scorer in Tests at 15,921 runs. Among active players, Joe Root leads at 12,972 runs.
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 ...
Women’s Ashes: Dominant day for Australia in Test opener
Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. Day 2 at the Test starts ...
Newsable Asianet News on MSN54m
Steve Smith Backs Three Australia Stars To Feature In 10,000 Test Runs Club
Batting maestro Steve Smith named three Australian stars who he feels can join him in the 10,000 Test runs chart after ...
Australia will sweat on the fitness of Ellyse Perry after she left day one of the MCG Test with a hip injury
An injury to superstar Ellyse Perry overshadowed another comprehensive day by Australia in the marquee day-night Test match at the MCG.