Khawaja hits double ton to put Australia in command of first Test
Opener Usman Khawaja hit his first double century in Test cricket to steer Australia to 475-3 by Thursday lunch on day two of the opening match against Sri Lanka. The 38-year-old struck his 16th Test ton on day one and resumed on 147 before becoming the first Australian batsman to make a double ton in Sri Lanka.
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.
Steve Smith scores his 10,000th test run, Australia is 145-2 at lunch on the 1st day vs Sri Lanka
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,
Galle Test: Australia skipper Steve Smith wins toss; opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Right-hand batter Josh Inglis is set to make his debut in the longest format of the game as the Baggy Greens named him in the playing XI for the first match of the series.
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Indian batter Karun Nair aspires to play Test cricket again
Talented Vidarbha and India cricketer Karun Nair has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian Test team. This ...
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Full list of players with 10,000 runs in Test cricket: Steve Smith becomes 15th cricketer to join club
Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest scorer in Tests at 15,921 runs. Among active players, Joe Root leads at 12,972 runs.
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Steve Smith's Historic Test Feat: A Tribute to Australia’s Batting Maestro
Steve Smith reached a landmark by scoring his 35th Test century and becoming the fourth Australian to surpass 10,000 Test ...
India's Bumrah named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year after stellar 2024
Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced his best ...
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Legend Christina Matthews inducted to Australian Cricket Hall of Fame
Former Australia wicketkeeper and vice-captain Christina Matthews has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
Australia batter Smith passes 10,000 Test runs
Australia batter Steve Smith passes the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket during the first day of his side's opening match in ...
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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'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.
Christina Matthews inducted into Australian cricket hall of fame
Former Australia wicketkeeper, vice-captain and long-time cricket administrator inducted ahead of women's Ashes Test at the ...
‘I don't let cricket dictate my life’, says Usman Khawaja after 16th Test century
Australian opener Usman Khawaja on Wednesday scored a sublime century on a turning track in Galle, ending a 19-month wait for ...