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(Reuters) - Paceman Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best Twenty20 international figures of 4-12 to guide Australia to a 20 run victory against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, in the rain-affected opener of the five-match series.
Paceman Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best Twenty20 international figures of 4-12 to guide Australia to a 20 run victory against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, in the rain-affected opener of the five-match series.
Australia have begun life without departed head coach Justin Langer by claiming a 20-run (Duckworth/Lewis method) T20 international win over Sri Lanka at the SCG.
AUS vs SL, 1st T20I Live Updates: Following the departure of Justin Langer as head coach, Australia look to make a fresh start as they host Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). On the eve of the first T20I, Australia skipper Aaron Finch confirmed that the England-born wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will make his international debut against Sri Lanka at the SCG. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be motivated after their ODI series win against Zimbabwe last month. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Australia will look to move on from the polarising departure of coach Justin Langer when they line-up for their Twenty20 clash against Sri Lanka on Friday. Langer was always going to miss the five-match series, opting to rest after a long stint on the road, during which he led Australia to the T20 World Cup title and a 4-0 Ashes Test hammering of England. But his shock exit last weekend after unsuccessful talks with Cricket Australia over a contract extension has cast a dark shadow over the opening match in Sydney.
Limited overs captain Aaron Finch on Thursday hailed the "calm" approach Andrew McDonald brings to the Australian team as the interim coach emerges among the favourites to take over from Justin Langer.
Limited overs captain Aaron Finch Thursday hailed the "calm" approach Andrew McDonald brings to the Australian team as the interim coach emerges among the favourites to take over from Justin Langer. The highly-regarded McDonald, who had been an assistant to Langer since 2019, will lead the side during their Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka starting Friday in what is being seen as an audition for a permanent stay.
Justin Langer when they line-up for their Twenty20 clash against Sri Lanka on Friday. Langer was always going to miss the five-match series, opting to rest after a long stint on the road, during which he led Australia to the T20 World Cup title and a 4-0 Ashes Test hammering of England. But his shock exit last weekend after unsuccessful talks with Cricket Australia over a contract extension has cast a dark shadow over the opening match in Sydney.