Australia, Sri Lanka and Khawaja

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.
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.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 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 out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.
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,
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-Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka
Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.
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,
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. Stand-in captain Steve Smith has hinted at a range of strategies under consideration depending on the weather,
Head to replace Konstas as Aussie opener for first Test
Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
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AUS vs SL 1st Test: Usman Khawaja Slams Historic Double Century In Galle, Becomes First Australian Batter To…
Usman Khawaja formed a formidable 266-run partnership with Steve Smith as the duo guided Australia over the 400-run mark.
Australia v England women’s Ashes Test: Ian Healy hails niece Alyssa’s toughness as she plays through pain at MCG
The Healy clan are a tough old crew. Alyssa has been walking around in a moon boot with a foot injury for weeks but quipped she would have to have her foot sawn off to miss the pink ball Test against ...
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"Don't reckon it has quite sunk in": Josh Inglis on scoring century on Test debut for Australia
The feeling of making history on his Test debut hasn't sunk in Australia's Josh Inglis. On Day 2 of the opening Test against ...
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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 v England women’s Ashes Test: Live scorecard, latest news from the MCG
Former England captain Alastair Cook believes there are “two or three years of hard work” ahead of the English women after ...
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 ...