Sri Lanka, Test and Australia

Karunaratne's farewell begins the end of an era of Sri Lankan Test cricket
They've shared dressing rooms, team buses, and hotels for a decade-and-a-half for various Sri Lanka teams, and at this moment knew they would never again bat together in internationals. Chandimal wanted one more moment with his friend.
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.
Test cricket as it happened: Smith, Carey score tons as Australia take control of second Test against Sri Lanka
Steve Smith and Alex Carey have plundered centuries in Galle to put Australia in a commanding position against Sri Lanka. See how the action on day two unfolded.
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,

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Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey's breathtaking century propelled the visitors ...
What does Test cricket mean to the Test teams outside the World Test Championship?
Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland have no pathway to break into the league of nine teams and play few Tests. What does their ...
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AUS vs SL 2nd Test: Alex Carey Breaks Adam Gilchrist’s Historic Record In Galle
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey surpassed the legendary Adam Gilchrist to set a new all-time record for an ...
Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja has once again underlined why he is Australia's finest batsman in ...
Cooper Connolly exceeds high expectations in rapid rise to Test cricket
Connolly had played just four first class games and was wicketless from his 96 deliveries before his Test debut in Galle | ...
Cricket fans slam Cooper Connolly selection for second Test
Australia’s Test cricketers are in a rich vein of form and on track for a series sweep of Sri Lanka, but one selection has come in for instense criticism from fans of the sport.
Australia’s test cricketers to tour West Indies for the first time in a decade
The West Indies Cricket Board has announced that Australia will tour the Caribbean in June and July for a three-test series ...
Tatenda Taibu pumped for return of full Test cricket schedule for Zimbabwe
Spread This NewsBy IOL LEGENDARY Zimbabwe cricketer Tatenda Taibu is excited that his nation will once more be playing ...
Karunaratne to retire from Test cricket after making his 100th appearance
With Sri Lanka set to play only two further Tests until May 2026, there isn't much cricket for a specialist such as the ...