It was an "incredibly tough call" for Australia to drop Todd Murphy for the second Sri Lanka Test, a decision made with expectations of a diabolical Galle batting wicket in mind.
With only four first-class caps to his name, batting allrounder Cooper Connolly replaced third front-line off-spinner Murphy at the toss on Thursday as Australia began the hunt for a rare series win in Asia.
At stumps, Sri Lanka were 9-229 after choosing to bat.
