Australia, Sri Lanka and Smith

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.
Sri Lanka – Australia 1st Test: Smith double milestone, Khawaja put Australia on top
Australia dominated proceedings of the opening day’s play in the first Test match against host Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium with the foundation for the domination being laid by openers Usman Khawaja and Travis Head who gave the side a flying start with an opening wicket stand of 92 runs in just 87 balls.
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,
Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.
Steve Smith reaches 10,000 test runs
Steve Smith has become the fourth Australian to score 10,000 runs in test cricket. Smith also scored his 35th test century in the Galle test against Sri Lanka. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.
Australia's Steve Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs
Australia's Steve Smith joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Smith joined fellow Australians Ricky Ponting,
Khawaja notches double century and Australia is 475-3 at lunch on 2nd day against Sri Lanka
Opener Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century powered Australia to a commanding 475 for three at lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka cenbank holds key policy rate steady as budget looms
Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to underpin a stronger economic recovery as the ...
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Colombo hit with smog as air quality in Sri Lanka stabilizes
The Air Quality Index (AQI) across Sri Lanka has returned to normal levels today (30), according to the media spokesperson ...
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1st Test: Steve Smith slams 141-run knock versus Sri Lanka
Steve Smith ended with a score of 141 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Australia ...
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Sri Lanka stun Australia at Women’s U19 T20 WC 2025
Sri Lanka spoiled Australia’s unbeaten run ahead of the semi-finals of the Women’s Under 19 T20 World Cup with a stunning 12 ...
Sri Lanka agrees with China's Sinopec to fast-track $3.7 billion refinery
Sri Lanka's foreign minister said on Wednesday that the South Asian island nation had signed an agreement with Chinese state ...
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Sri Lanka’s Adani Controversy: Navigating Geopolitics, Transparency, and Sovereignty
The NPP government has announced that it is reviewing the Adani Group’s $442 million wind power projects in Mannar and ...
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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Sri Lanka to renegotiate wind PPA with Adani Green Energy
The government of Sri Lanka plans to renegotiate the power purchase agreement (PPA) with India’s Adani Green Energy for a ...
Sri Lanka cenbank holds key policy rate steady ahead of budget
Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to cement a stronger economic recovery for the ...
Usman Khawaja recovers from 'getting Bumrah-ed' by nearly equalling Don Bradman's 77-year-old record
Khawaja and captain Steve Smith, who became the 15th player in history and only the fourth Australian to cross 10,000 test runs on Day 1, forged a record 266-run partnership for the third wicket. They ...