Australia, Sri Lanka and Test

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka.
Australia 85-2 after Sri Lanka strike early in second Test
Sri Lanka grabbed two early wickets but Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja steadied the ship as Australia reached 85-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday. Khawaja, who hammered a maiden double hundred in the first Test,
Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 2nd Test: Steve Smith Lauds Retiring Dimuth Karunaratne
In the lead-up to the second Test in Galle, Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed he would call time on his glittering career, having captained Sri Lanka between 2019 and 2023, overseeing 30 Tests
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.
Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.
Sri Lanka Vs Australia LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test Day 2: Smith, Khawaja rebuild after early wickets in morning session
Sri Lanka got a couple of early wickets of Head and Labuschagne, but Smith and Khawaja kept the scoring rate up to keep Australia on top in the contest.
SL vs AUS: Steve Smith leaves Ricky Ponting behind to create history for Australia in Test cricket
Steve Smith continued his ascent on Test record lists as he scripted history for Australia with a couple of catches on Day 1 ...
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Steve Smith ready to captain Australia in Champions Trophy in absence of Pat Cummins
Senior Australia player Steve Smith is ready to captain the team in Champions Trophy, in case Pat Cummins is ruled out of the ...
Steve Smith in line to captain Australia in Champions Trophy as Pat Cummins injury concerns roll on
Steve Smith could remain in the hot seat as Australian captain with Pat Cummins "hugely unlikely" to play in the Champions ...
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Steve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)
Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket. He has now taken more catches than any other Australian player in the longest format. Smith ...
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Steve Smith's Historic Test Feat: A Tribute to Australia’s Batting Maestro
Steve Smith reached a landmark by scoring his 35th Test century and becoming the fourth Australian to surpass 10,000 Test ...
Australia batter Smith passes 10,000 Test runs
Australia batter Steve Smith passes the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during the first day of his side's opening match in ...
Connolly debuts as Australia press for series sweep in Sri Lanka
Spin bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly made his test debut for Australia in the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday as the tourists press for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle.