Australia, Rain and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia's 654 in 1st cricket test
Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136 for five at lunch Friday in response to Australia’s imposing first innings of 654 for six declared. A rain-curtailed morning session on Day 3 of the first test did little to ease Sri Lanka's woes,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 vs Australia, 1st Test Day 3: Live score and updates from Galle
After what was a batting collapse on Day 2 for Sri Lanka, the home side will be looking to pose a better answer in front of the Australia bowling attack featuring the likes of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.
Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka
Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.
Australia strike twice before rain saves Sri Lanka from further damage
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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 ...
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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Khawaja, Smith put Sri Lanka to the sword in Galle
Usman Khawaja's first Test century in almost two years and Steve Smith joining a prestigious group of all-time greats were ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis help break records as Nishan Peiris claims unwanted slice of history
Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis helped Australia into the record books, while Nishan Peiris set a record he'd like to forget. Here are the quick hits from day two of the first Test in Galle.