Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in second cricket test against Australia
Dimuth Karunaratne strode to the crease to start his 100th and last test match after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Australia.
Australia dominate on first day of Sri Lanka Test
Australia dominate proceedings on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as the hosts slide to 229-9.
Cricket-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. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat in what is his team mate Dimuth Karunaratne's 100th test after which the opener will retire.
Sri Lanka shows improved early batting touch in second cricket test against Australia
Sri Lanka produced a vastly improved batting display in the second cricket test against Australia on Thursday, reaching 87 for one at lunch on the first day after electing to bat. Following heavy criticism after its heaviest defeat in test history last week,
Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia
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Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Galle: Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets apiece.
Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test
Australia snared four wickets in the space of a chaotic hour to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 144-5 at tea on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday. The afternoon collapse left Sri Lanka playing catch-up,
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