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2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep

Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle. With Sri Lanka leading by only 54 runs, Steve Smith's side will be eager to mop up the tail early Sunday and seal a 2-0 sweep. Angelo Mathews was the linchpin of Sri Lanka's innings, holding things together as wickets tumbled at the other end. But just 15 minutes before the close of play, he swept Nathan Lyon straight to square leg, where Beau Webster pocketed a sharp chance.

Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their debuts for Australia in the first Ashes clash in Perth on Friday, the first time since January 2019 that two new baggy green caps have been handed out before a single test.

Grateful Green primed for full-throttle Ashes opener

PERTH :Reeling from injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood, Australia have received a boost ahead of the first Ashes test in Perth starting Friday, with Cameron Green telling reporters he is ready to bowl free of any restrictions.

Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad

MELBOURNE :Young opener Sam Konstas has been dropped from Australia's squad for the Ashes, opening the door for uncapped Jake Weatherald to make a test debut in the five-match series against England.

Australia all-rounder Green sees no bowling restrictions for Ashes

MELBOURNE :Australia all-rounder Cameron Green expects to be free of bowling restrictions by the start of the Ashes and says he is ready for the challenge of batting high in the order if required.

West Indies stage stunning fightback to trail Australia by 45 in Grenada

West Indies were bowled out for 253 in their first innings of the second test in Grenada on Friday, trailing Australia by 45 runs at stumps after a dramatic second day that saw early promise turn to utter collapse before a thrilling lower-order fightback.

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2nd Test: Australia On Brink Of Sri Lanka Test Series Sweep

Weatherald and Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Grateful Green primed for full-throttle Ashes opener

Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad

Australia all-rounder Green sees no bowling restrictions for Ashes

West Indies stage stunning fightback to trail Australia by 45 in Grenada

Australia's Smith return confirmed for second test v Windies

Australia's fit-again Smith set to play second test v Windies

Captain Cummins backs youngster Konstas as Australia cruise to West Indies win