Australia's Lyon says 'game even' at Galle
Australia's Nathan Lyon on Wednesday said the first Test is in the balance after his five-wicket haul helped bowl out Sri Lanka for 212, but the hosts hit back with three wickets on day one.
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Rohit Sharma Ruled Out of Edgbaston Test Against England, Jasprit Bumrah To Lead: Report
Jasprit Bumrah is all set to become the first paceman to lead India in Test cricket since Kapil Dev. Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19 for a second time and Bumrah will lead India in the series decider in Rohit's absence, news agency PTI reported.
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 1 Report: Sri Lanka Peg Back Australia After Nathan Lyon Five-For
Nathan Lyon's five-for helped Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 212, before the hosts hit back with three wickets in a fast-moving opening Test on Wednesday. The tourists reached 98 for three at stumps after Sri Lankan spinner Ramesh Mendis struck twice, including David Warner's key wicket for 25, on a turning pitch at the picturesque Galle stadium. Steve Smith was run out on six after a mix up with opener Usman Khawaja, unbeaten on 47, and returned to the pavilion waving his hands in dismay.
1st Test: Australia 98-3 at stumps after Lyon mauls Sri Lanka on Day 1
Usman Khawaja rode his luck to an unbeaten 47, while Travis Head was on six at the close with Australia still 114 behind in what promises to be a low-scoring conTest. The tourists could have been in a better position but for two avoidable dismissals in the final session.
Cricket Australia expects packed stadiums for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka): Ticket demand for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia later this year suggests there will be packed houses for the marquee event, the country's cricket board CEO Nick Hockley said Wednesday. Australia will host the eighth edition of the T20's showpiece tournament between October and November, with 16 teams to battle for the prize.
Sri Lanka all out for 212 against Australia in Galle test
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka, electing to bat, were all out for 212 in their first innings in the opening test against Australia in Galle on Wednesday.
Sri Lankans Hold Shane Warne In Their Hearts For Tsunami Aid: Arjuna Ranatunga
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. Sri Lanka paid tribute to the late Australian, who died aged 52 of a suspected heart attack in March, ahead of the first Test against Australia in Galle -- a venue where Warne took his 500th Test wicket. The wrist spinner won over the South Asian country on a relief tour to Galle following the devastation of the Boxing Day tsunami.
Sri Lankans hold Warne in their hearts for tsunami aid: Ranatunga
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.