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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday paid tribute to Australian great Shane Warne, saying the spinner found a place in the hearts of the island nation's fans for coming to the country's aid after the 2004 tsunami.
Australia have started the Test series against Sri Lanka in emphatic fashion, dismissing the hosts for 212 on day 1 of the first Test in Galle. As expected it was the spinners who ruled the roost, sharing 8 wickets among them. Veteran off spinner Nathan Lyon picked up his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests while leggie Mitchell Swepson chipped in with three wickets.
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday took his 20th five-wicket haul in Tests, becoming only the fifth Australian bowler to reach the milestone in the longest format. Lyon returned with figures of five for 90 as Australia rolled over Sri Lanka, dismissing them for 212 in the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium. Lyon became only the fifth Australian bowler to bag 20 five-fors or more in Test cricket. Before him, Shane Warner (37), Glenn McGrath (29), Dennis Lillee (23) and Clarrie Grimmett (21).
COLOMBO :Sri Lanka rode Niroshan Dickwella's belligerent 51 not out to reach 191 for six after an eventful second session on day one of the opening test against Australia in Galle on Wednesday.
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Australia skipper Pat Cummins and fellow seamer Mitchell Starc helped restrict Sri Lanka to 68 for two at lunch on day one of the opening test in Galle on Wednesday.
COLOMBO : Australia skipper Pat Cummins and fellow seamer Mitchell Starc helped restrict Sri Lanka to 68 for two at lunch on day one of the opening test in Galle on Wednesday.
Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda on Tuesday registered the highest T20I partnership for India with 176 runs off 85 deliveries here at The Village in Dublin. With this milestone, the duo broke the record of the 165-run stand of India skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul against Sri Lanka in Indore in 2017. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan (1st wicket) are in the third spot with 160 run partnership stand against Ireland in Dublin, 2018. Hooda and Samson achieved this feat during the match against Ireland, smashing 104 and 77 respectively to guide their team's total to 225/7 in the second match of the two-match T20I series.
SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against Australia in Galle on Wednesday. Sri Lanka will be high on confidence after winning their maiden home ODI series against Australia in 30 years and will look to do well in the Test series. Spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has been handed his debut Test cap, with the hosts opting for three spinners. Australia, meanwhile, have opted for two spinners in Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson. Travis Head is also an option for spin if Australia want to turn to him. Captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc make up the pace attack, with all-rounder Cameron Green also an option. (LIVE SCORECARD)