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Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test

Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 104 after surpassing 10,000 Test runs, guiding Australia to a commanding position alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025

Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka

The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

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

Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja made unbeaten centuries as Australia reached 330 for 2 after winning the toss in Galle

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2025

Steve Smith feared he needed surgery on injured elbow

Steve Smith is preparing to face Sri Lanka in Galle, but the star Australia batter initially feared his elbow injury could require more surgery.

AAP · Jan 21, 2025

Galle to host two-Test series during Australia's tour of Sri Lanka

Australia will play both the Tests on their tour of Sri Lanka next year at the Galle International Stadium.

The Times of India · Nov 1, 2024

Australia to face another trial by spin in Galle

Three years after being spun out at the picturesque Galle Stadium by Sri Lanka, Australia will again be asked to play two Tests there on the impending tour.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

Big blow for New Zealand! Kane Williamson set to miss start of Test series against India

NEW DELHI: Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss the start of the three-Test series against India due to a groin strain suffered during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The injury requires a period of rehabilitation, delaying Williamson's departure to India.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2024

Records tumble for Sri Lanka’s Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand

Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2024

Prabath Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka to victory over New Zealand in first Test

NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya claimed five wickets, guiding Sri Lanka to a 63-run win against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2024

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle Test

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka remains on track for victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Galle, despite a determined effort by Rachin Ravindra who remains unbeaten on 91.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2024