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.
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.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Travis Head's brilliant catch continues tourists' dominance, led by Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis
Usman Khawaja has made the first double-century of his Test career as Australia presses home its advantage against Sri Lanka on day two. Follow live.
Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025
Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs Australia from the Australia in Sri Lanka 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.
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.
Australia vs. Sri Lanka: Aussie onslaught a growing trend of overseas batting success
Having been asked to bat out of position against an all-time great in treacherous conditions, it would be interesting to know the thoughts of Nathan McSweeney as he watched Josh Inglis waltz into the middle on debut with 400 on the board on an internet cafe Wi-Fi slow pitch.
Sri Lanka v Australia, first Test: All you need to know
Much like this tour, Australia's most recent Test tour to Sri Lanka contained two Tests, both in Galle. Australia won the first Test by 10 wickets before the hosts replied with an innings and 39-run victory. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith both scored century in the latter, with Mitch Starc the best of the Aussie bowlers with 4-89.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights: Sri Lanka trail by 610 runs with 7 wickets remaining
First Innings Australia Score - 654/6 in 154.0 overs Australia batting performance Usman Khawaja 232(352) Steven Smith ...
Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Rain Forces Early Stump In Galle After Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Hit Tons
Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International ...
Shane Warne’s family reacts to beautiful fan gesture in Sri Lanka ... including a subtle detail
Sri Lankan cricket fans have paid a small but meaningful tribute to Shane Warne and it didn’t go unnoticed by the ...
The solution to Australian cricket’s spin problem has been hiding in plain sight
Matt Kuhnemann’s nickname has been a succinct way of underlining his importance to Australian campaigns on the subcontinent – ...
Steve Smith celebrates 10000 Test runs by going past Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara to THIS record
Steve Smith has become the 4th Australian batter to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket in the first game against Sri Lanka ...