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Australia in command

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test

Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.

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Khawaja, Smith put Sri Lanka to the sword in Galle

Usman Khawaja's first Test century in almost two years and Steve Smith joining a prestigious group of all-time greats were the individual high points, but Australia's batting dominance on return to Asian conditions provided the story of day one against Sri Lanka at Galle.

ESPN on MSN · 1d

Smith says Australia need to 'be proactive' and find ways to score on Sri Lankan pitches

This is stand-in captain Steven Smith's advice to Australia's less-experienced batters, as he prepares to lead them in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle. Of Australia's batters on tour, Smith understands the challenge ahead more than most - he has two hundreds in Sri Lanka,

Sri Lanka, Travis Head and Australia

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Head locked in for opening return for Sri Lanka Test

Speculation has been rife Head would replace teenage rookie Sam Konstas at the top of the order after the former impressed when filling in for injured opener David Warner in the final two Tests of Australia's most recent subcontinent sojourn, to India in 2023.

The Washington Post · 1d

Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Cricket-Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.

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Inglis gets ribbed while waiting for first Test dig

Yorkshire-born Inglis officially became Australia's 470th Test cricketer in the series opener against Sri Lanka on Wednesday, some 15 years after his family emigrated to Perth.

AAP on MSN2h

'Bronze for Betty': cricket great wants MCG statue

Australian cricket's newest hall of famer Christina Matthews is pushing for the legendary Betty Wilson to become the first female cricketer to have a statue at the MCG.

Asian News International on MSN27m

Christina Matthews inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame ahead of Women's Ashes Test

Christina Matthews, the former Australia wicketkeeper, vice-captain, and long-time cricket administrator, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. She received her award just before ...

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Healy takes place, Voll debuts in Aussie Test XI

Alyssa Healy will lead Australia in the day-night Ashes Test at the MCG, while Georgia Voll is making her Test debut as the hosts bowl first in the historic match.

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