Test, Galle and Australia

Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Rain Forces Early Stump In Galle After Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Hit Tons
Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday, January 29. ( More Cricket News)
AUS vs SL 1st Test: Usman Khawaja Slams Historic Double Century In Galle, Becomes First Australian Batter To…
Usman Khawaja formed a formidable 266-run partnership with Steve Smith as the duo guided Australia over the 400-run mark.
Steve Smith surpasses Sunil Gavaskar, hits 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle
Steve Smith hit his 35th Test century against Sri Lanka in Galle. He has been fantastic with the bat alongside Usman Khawaja and is also leading the side in Pat Cummins' absence. Sri Lanka meanwhile looked clueless as all their efforts have gone in vain so far.
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.
Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith's centuries deflate Sri Lanka on Day 1 of 1st Test at Galle
Australia batters Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja smashed centuries on day 1 of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle.
Khawaja 119*, Smith 64* deflate Sri Lanka in afternoon session
Australia 261 for 2 (Khawaja 119*, Smith 64*, Head 57, Vandersay 1-67) vs Sri Lanka Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before compiling a majestic half-century, while Usman Khawaja reached his 16th ton as Australia were rewarded for an aggressive approach against a spin-heavy Sri Lanka attack on a slow Galle surface.

Galle, Test and Smith

Khawaja scripts Galle redemption with effortless brilliance
In 2016, he appeared clueless against spin at the venue. Almost nine years on, he disrupted spin with a wide range of shots ...
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Australia shatter records with mammoth first-innings total in Galle
The total of 654 scored against Sri Lanka in the first innings in Galle is Australia’s 13th highest in Test history and their ...
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'Pretty chill' Khawaja scores 150, Inglis shows promise on Galle surface
Steve Smith has finally fallen - but the Aussies hold a commanding position early on day two of the first Test against India ...
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Colonial Governor Gregory forewent Galle residence for N’Eliya President’s House- his great, great granddaughter
Sir William Gregory’s great, great granddaughter Belenda Hund who was in Sri Lanka with her husband on a visit said she was ...
Shane Warne’s family in awe of Sri Lankan fans’ ‘amazing’ tribute to Australian spin king in Galle
Shane Warne’s family has celebrated a tribute to the late Australian cricket legend at the Test side’s clash with Sri Lanka ...
Khwaja stars as Aussies pile on pressure in Galle
Usman Khawaja's maiden double century and a hundred on debut from Josh Inglis give Australia complete control of the first ...
Warne predicted great things for Inglis. His debut century brought that prediction to life
While Shane Warne never did get to see Josh Inglis accept his baggy green, an inventive debut century was nothing less than ...
‘No doubt whatsoever’: Australian debutant Josh Inglis shines after three-year wait — Day 2 Talking Points
Fellow West Australian Geoff Marsh presented Inglis with Test cap No. 470, but he faced a nervous wait in the sheds before ...