Galle, Sri Lanka and Australia

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka in the game,
Australia v Sri Lanka Test 2 Day 3: Live scores, updates from Galle
Alex Carey insists he and Josh Inglis can coexist long-term in the Australian Test XI after the incumbent gloveman followed the lead of his understudy by posting a punchy century at No. 5 against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Steve Smith and Alex Carey score centuries on day two in Galle
Alex Carey joins Steve Smith in raising his bat as a massive partnership puts Australia 73 runs ahead with seven wickets in hand in the first innings after day two of the second Test.
Australia dominate on first day of Sri Lanka Test
Australia dominate proceedings on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as the hosts slide to 229-9.
Cricket-Connolly debuts as Australia press for series sweep in Sri Lanka
Spin bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly made his test debut for Australia in the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday as the tourists press for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat in what is his team mate Dimuth Karunaratne's 100th test after which the opener will retire.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Mitchell Starc strikes twice with second new ball late on day one in Galle
Mitchell Starc wastes little time getting stuck into Sri Lanka's tail after Australia opts to take the second new ball late on day two.
Kusal Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257
Galle: Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka’s first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday. Resuming from their overnight score of 229-9,
Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test
Australia snared four wickets in the space of a chaotic hour to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 144-5 at tea on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday. The afternoon collapse left Sri Lanka playing catch-up,
A batting cyborg: Smith's personal electricity brings Galle alive
Whatever data is observable, he is still mining. No detail is too insignificant. Nothing escapes Smith's CCTV.
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Steve Smith rewrites record books during spin-tackling masterclass at Galle against Sri Lanka
Smith put on a masterclass in playing spin, ending day two at 120* in 239 balls, with nine fours and a six, putting Aussies ...
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Galle's so-far unseen enemy set to bare its teeth
On a dry, spinning pitch bearing many coincidental characteristics to this deck, Australia restricted the home team to a ...
SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Photo - Check Best Pictures From Galle International Cricket Stadium
After starting off well with the bat, Sri Lanka lost their way as only Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis displayed a bit of ...
Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle test
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening ...
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Galle Literary Festival opens celebrating past, inspiring future
The highly anticipated Galle Literary Festival (GLF) 2025 officially commenced yesterday with dinner and cocktails held at ...
SL vs AUS Test Series: Steve Smith Leaves Ricky Ponting Behind In Unique List, Scripts Historic Feat In Galle
Australia and Sri Lanka are locking horns in a two-match Test series. Australia had already qualified for the World Test ...
Brace yourselves, it's going to get spicy in Galle
Offbreaks pitching on the straight, and whizzing past a batter's ears, on occasion - that's not just tricky, these are ...