Green, Khawaja put Australia on top in Galle Test
Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries to put Australia ahead by 101 runs against Sri Lanka after abysmal weather set back the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.
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Green fuels Australia's ascendancy in Galle test
COLOMBO :Australia's Cameron Green struck a masterly 77 on a treacherous track and forged half-century partnerships with Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey to put the tourists in charge of the opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday.
Cricket-Khawaja, Green put Australia ahead in Galle test
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Cameron Green forged two half-century partnerships as Australia eclipsed Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 212 on day two of the opening test in Galle on Thursday.
Khawaja, Green put Australia ahead in Galle test
COLOMBO : Cameron Green forged two half-century partnerships as Australia eclipsed Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 212 on day two of the opening test in Galle on Thursday.
India, Pakistan cricketers may line up together under Afro-Asia Cup revival plan
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) planning to revive the Afro-Asia Cup. The 50-overs series was first played in 2005 before being discontinued after its next edition in 2007 as relations between India and Pakistan soured.
Rough weather causes stand collapse at Sri Lanka-Australia Test
Rain and strong winds caused a stand to collapse at the Galle cricket stadium on Thursday, seriously delaying the second day's play in the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Watch: Glass Panel In Tatters As Heavy Winds Disrupt Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test
Persistent rain and heavy winds left behind a trail of destruction at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday, delaying the start of play on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. An enclosure in the stadium collapsed due to the wind, while a glass panel broke and fell on the ground. Thankfully, though, nobody was hurt in the stadium, according to reports. The rain has delayed the start of play by more than two hours.
India, Pakistan players may line up together under Afro-Asia Cup revival plan
NEW DELHI : India's Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) planning to revive the Afro-Asia Cup.