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UNCOVERED: 23 - The Untold Story

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

Khawaja, Smith score tons as Aussies bully Sri Lanka

Australian veterans Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith have caused Sri Lanka all sorts of problems on the first day of the Test series opener in Galle.

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Australia chasing rare subcontinent series win

Australia have won only one Test series on the subcontinent in a decade but can begin turning things around this week.

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India condemns strong protest over firing by Sri Lankan Navy at Indian fishermen

India summoned the Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner today to lodge a strong protest over firing by the Sri Lankan Navy while apprehending Indian fishermen in which two Indian fishermen were injured. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka

The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners

The Guardian - AU

Steve Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka

Australian batting maestro Steve Smith stands on the brink of an extraordinary milestone as he prepares to lead his side in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Travis Head to open for Australia, not Sam Konstas, in first Test against Sri Lanka

Australia haven't finalised their playing eleven for the opening Test of their tour of Sri Lanka, but captain Steve Smith has confirmed that it will be Travis Head partnering Usman Khawaja at the top instead of youngster Sam Konstas.

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Test vacancy open as Head replaces Konstas at top

Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025

Follow all the action from Galle International Stadium

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Bangladesh Cricket Team in 2025: Era of Flair and Hope-Latest Developments and Most Probable Predictions

Cricket is pride and passion, not a game. This country has gone through many ups and downs in the cricketing arena and stands today as one of the most promising positions across the world stage.

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Aussies in a different Sri Lanka from the one they left

Sri Lanka was in the grips of a severe economic crisis the last time the Australian cricket team visited, but there are noticeable differences this time around.

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Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats

The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style

The Guardian - AU

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

'Be brave': Aussies mull radical batting experiment

Travis Head says Australia will consider taking the radical step of changing the batting order mid-game against Sri Lanka.

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Kuhnemann, Smith both train in first Galle session

Matthew Kuhnemann and Steve Smith appear ready to return from injuries after completing Australia's first training session since arriving in Sri Lanka.

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Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long

Usman Khawaja never wants to be the guy who outstays his welcome at Test level, but he has no firm retirement plans ahead of the Sri Lanka series.

The Guardian - AU

Bigger challenges than a debut with nothing to lose await Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka

The teenage prodigy who scooped his way into national consciousness on Boxing Day has a lot to prove on Australia’s upcoming tour and beyond

The Times of India

'Huge amount of pride': Desert Vipers coach Foster praises Hasaranga, Rutherford for ODI Team of the Year honours

Desert Vipers head coach James Foster expressed pride and admiration for Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga and West Indies middle-order batter Sherfane Rutherford after their inclusion in the ICC ODI Team of the Year. Both players have been integral to the Vipers' setup since the inaugural season of the ILT20.

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Cummins the sole Aussie to make ICC Test Team of 2024

Pat Cummins has been chosen as captain of the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year, but there was no room for any of his Australian teammates in the 2024 selection.

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Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD cricket Team; Assures Govt support

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

No Indian in ICC men's ODI Team of the Year

NEW DELHI: No Indian cricketer was included in the list of the ICC men's ODI Team of the Year, which was announced on Friday, due to the country's lack of international obligations in the 50-over format in 2024.

AAP

Kuhnemann cleared for Sri Lanka after thumb injury

Australian offspinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka this weekend after shaking off a thumb injury that had threatened his ability to tour.

The Guardian - AU

Unfinished Business by Shankari Chandran review – page-turning political thriller from Miles Franklin winner

The award-winning author has hit a more commercial note with this nuanced thriller about a CIA agent investigating the assassination of a journalist in Sri Lanka

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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.

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Selectors haven't raised Test debut with Connolly

Test bolter Cooper Connolly is yet to hear from selectors about the possibility of earning a maiden baggy green in Sri Lanka.

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