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EXPLAINED: Galle fac - The Real Truth

Left hooks floor Sri Lanka: Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets to hand India a healthy 178-run lead despite Dinusha’s century

India maintained control during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took crucial wickets for the Indian team. Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella staged a strong recovery with their batting. Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone by reaching 350 Test…

The Economic Times

Shubman Gill "very much ready" for first Sri Lanka Test: Bahutule after skipper's return during final day of warm-up clash

Gill made a return to the action during the final day of the warm-up clash, scoring a quick 44 in 54 balls, laying the foundation of an easy 207-run chase for India that will give them plenty of morale ahead of the two-match Test series starting from August 15 onwards…

The Economic Times

Curated Dining, Soft Sunrises and Unparalleled Peace – This Sri Lankan Resort Is the Epitome of Laid-Back Luxury

Galle is an incredibly special coastal city - and it's calling

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Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Australia need only two wickets and a bit of gusto from the top order to defeat Sri Lanka and claim a series whitewash

The Guardian - AU

Australia explain 'incredibly tough' call to axe Murphy

The decision to drop Todd Murphy was about Cooper Connolly's batting more than anything else, says Australian bowling coach Dan Vettori.

AAP

Australia 'not there yet' in journey to greatness: Lyon

Australia tore through Sri Lanka in record fashion in the first Test, but cannot yet be considered a truly great side, says Nathan Lyon.

AAP

Australia script history with Sri Lanka rout in first Test

NEW DELHI: Australia blew away Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to record a historic win at Galle and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday.

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Head hopes he won't need to repeat Galle heroics

Travis Head's part-time offspin sparkled on Australia's last visit to Sri Lanka, but he's hopeful he won't be required to send down any overs this time.

AAP

Bradmanesque Kamindu Mendis scales new peak as Sri Lanka dominate NZ in second Test

Batter reaches 1000 runs in just eight Tests and 13 innings, is fastest to do so in the last 75 years

The Times of India

Where bat meets Galle: why cricket is the least of Sri Lanka’s tests

Steeped in history and framed by sea and sky, Galle International Cricket Stadium, venue for Australia’s Tests against Sri Lanka, is also an arena for protest

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka Cricket to dedicate Galle Test against Australia in memory of Shane Warne

COLOMBO (Sri Lanka): Sri Lankans will stand to attention in a fitting salute to all-time cricketing great Australian spin wizard Shane Warne when the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia gets underway on June 29 at the Galle International Stadium.

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