Australia, Galle and Sri Lanka

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 test against Sri Lanka on Friday.Only a 27-over session was possible on day three with Sri Lanka losing two wickets and slumping to 136-5 before rain stopped play.
Rain impacts play on Day 3 of Galle Test between Sri Lanka, Australia
The rain played a major role on the third day of the ongoing Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.At Stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka were 136/5 in 42 overs with Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis unbeaten on the crease as they are way behind Baggy Greens total by 518 runs.
Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records
Sri Lanka is staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test in Galle.
Aussies leave Sri Lanka five down after rain-hit third day
Multiple bursts of torrential rain in what is historically the driest month in the southern part of the island saw play curtailed shortly before lunch, then officially abandoned at 3.30pm with Sri Lanka 5-136 in reply to Australia's daunting first innings of 6 (dec)-654.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: Sri Lanka score after 42 overs is 136/5
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Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
Steve Smith scored his 10,000th test run to put him in elite cricket company and Australia was 145-2 after winning the toss and batting Wednesday in the first test against Sri Lanka. Smith needed only one run Wednesday to achieve the milestone,
Sri Lanka's spinners find no answers to Australia's proactive gameplan
Khawaja, Smith and Inglis used their feet brilliantly as Australia racked up the highest-ever total in Galle, and the hosts simply couldn't stop them
Rain slows Australia's progress in Sri Lanka
Rain slows Australia's progress on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as only two wickets fall.
Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.
Australia strike twice before rain saves Sri Lanka from further damage
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Rain halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip in first Test
Persistent rain halted the third day of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka, with Australia leading by a significant margin of 518 runs. Sri Lanka, struggling at 136-5 by lunch, saw Dinesh Chandimal fighting at 63 not out while Starc and Lyon kept up the pressure.
Australia v Sri Lanka Test 1 Day 3: Storms threaten crushing win as Aussies seek decisive plan
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Smith joins 10,000-run club, Khawaja also hits hundred in Galle
Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help ...
Shane Warne’s family reacts to beautiful fan gesture in Sri Lanka ... including a subtle detail
Sri Lankan cricket fans have paid a small but meaningful tribute to Shane Warne and it didn’t go unnoticed by the ...
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 ...
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SL’s Chandimal wages lone battle as Australia tighten grip on Galle Test
Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia’s push for victory in the opening ...
Australia in Sri Lanka: Rains foils Aussie fun as Dinesh Chandimal gives visitors pause
More forecast rain in Galle is all that stands between crumbling Sri Lanka and an embarrassing early defeat in the opening ...
Galle stadium remembers legend unfurling a large ‘Shane Warne Stand’ banner around iconic Fort; his family gets emotional
Shane Warne who started out as someone carrying baked beans cans to the subcontinent, grew to love the island nation.
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 ...