Chandimal power defies Australia in Galle
Dinesh Chandimal has played the finest Test innings by a Sri Lankan against Australia, smashing an unbeaten 206 to give the hosts a 190-run first-innings lead.
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Sri Lanka’s bats offer resistance in Galle
Sri Lanka have wrestled back momentum in the second Test against Australia, going to stumps on day two at 2-184 in reply to Australia's 364.
History against Aussies as hosts dominate
Australia have their backs to the wall in the second Test against Sri Lanka, already trailing by 67 runs with the hosts 6-431 in their first innings at Galle.
Labuschagne, Smith finally star together
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith scored centuries together for the first time to help Australia take day-one honours in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Warner, Khawaja dismissed in first session
Davd Warner's run of outs has continued but Australia still managed to go to lunch on day one at 2-99 in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Australia consider Maxwell for second Test
Glenn Maxwell is a chance to earn a red-ball recall as Australia consider bringing him in for Mitchell Starc in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka team’s COVID chaos on Test eve
Sri Lanka's plans for the second Test against Australia are in disarray after three players were ruled out with COVID-19 amid fears the outbreak will grow.
Smith moves on from Khawaja run out mix-up
Steve Smith says he and Usman Khawaja have moved on following their mix-up in the first Test in Sri Lanka, with the pair chilled over Smith's on-field reaction.
Khawaja wants to see multi-cultural change
Usman Khawaja believes the key to getting more players from multi-cultural backgrounds into elite level cricket in Australia is a more diverse coaching set up.
COVID-19 case hits Sri Lanka’s Test team
Sri Lanka have been hit by a COVID-19 case inside their Test camp with veteran Angelo Mathews testing positive to the virus and removed from the Galle match.
Australia thrash Sri Lanka in Galle Test
Australia have secured a 10-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after bowling the hosts out for 113 in their second innings.
Australia embrace Asian spinning wickets
Australia have learned to embrace the spinning wickets of the sub-continent in their push to win in Asia and beat the world's best in Test cricket.
Starc to be first major Big Bash absentee
Mitchell Starc has confirmed he won't make himself available for the Big Bash amid the push for Australia's multi-format stars to feature in the competition.
Seven starts court action against CA again
Cricket Australia has again been hit with court action by the Seven Network as the free-to-air broadcaster attempts to terminate its TV rights deal.
Green bats Aussies to safety after storm
Australia have finished a wild second day with a 101-run lead over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle, with Cameron Green's 77 helping them to 8-313.
BBL gets first big win with Du Plessis
South African star Faf du Plessis has nominated for the BBL draft, marking the first major coup in Cricket Australia's attempts to revitalise the competition.
Lyon takes five but Australia wobble late
Nathan Lyon has claimed a five-wicket haul to have Sri Lanka all out for 212, before Australia lost three wickets in the final hour to go to stumps at 3-98.
Khawaja makes move to BBL’s Heat
Usman Khawaja will leave the Sydney Thunder for the first time since the BBL was established, heading to the Brisbane Heat where he'll be the side's captain.
Swepson in, as Head looks likely for Galle
Mitchell Swepson has kept his spot as Australia's second spinner for the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Travis Head firming to overcome a hamstring injury.
Holland on verge of Test return in Galle
Australia could hand Jon Holland a shock recall to Test cricket if he recovers from a finger injury in time for the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Australia set 161 to win against Sri Lanka
A late innings fightback from Sri Lanka has set Australia 161 for victory in the last game of their five-match ODI series.
Finch: Aussies must improve after ODI win
Captain Aaron Finch says Australia must improve in spin-friendly conditions after a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final ODI series in Colombo.
Smith confirmed for first Test v Sri Lanka
Steve Smith will beat a quad injury to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka while Mitchell Starc still needs to prove his fitness.
Khawaja warns BBL must privatise to thrive
Usman Khawaja has told Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley that the Big Bash League will be left behind if it does not move to private ownership of franchises.
Smith ready to feel heat of Sri Lanka spin
Steve Smith has long believed he bats best under pressure, a situation he will likely find himself in against Sri Lanka.
Aust bring in Maxwell for Sri Lanka tour
Australia have drafted in Glenn Maxwell to their Test squad in Sri Lanka after Travis Head was added to their growing injury list.
Travis Head joins Australia’s injured list
Key batter Travis Head has suffered a minor hamstring injury and is in some doubt for Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle next week.
Overseas players thrust into BBL draft
Clubs will have the chance to retain one of their imports from last season during the newly formed BBL draft for overseas players.
Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series
David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.
Sri Lanka ride luck as Asalanka posts ton
Australia were denied by a stubborn bail when Charith Asalanka was on one before he hit 110 in Sri Lanka's 258 in the fourth one-day international in Colombo.
England make world record 498 in Dutch ODI
England have made the highest total ever in an ODI, hitting 4-498, including three individual tons, in their 50-over trouncing of the Netherlands.