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Josh Hazlewood Takes Four As Australia Beat Sri Lanka In Opening T20I

Josh Hazlewood took 4-12 on his return from a long injury layoff as world champions Australia began the post-Justin Langer era with a comfortable 20-run T20 victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney on Friday. Langer was always going to miss the five-match series, opting to rest after a long stint on the road, but his shock resignation last weekend cast a shadow over the lead up. With interim coach Andrew McDonald at the helm, Australia were restricted to 149 for nine in their first T20 since winning the World Cup in November. But top-class bowling from Hazlewood, Pat Cummins (1-32) and Adam Zampa (3-18) denied the visitors, who were chasing 143 to win after one over was lost to rain.

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Live Score: Josh Inglis Makes Debut As Australia Face Sri Lanka

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 vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Preview: Australia Begin Post-Justin Langer Era With Five-Match Series

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.

Josh Inglis To Make Debut For Australia In 1st T20I Against Sri Lanka, Confirms Aaron Finch

Australia skipper Aaron Finch on Thursday confirmed that Josh Inglis will make his debut in the upcoming first T20I of the five-match series against Sri Lanka. Australia and Sri Lanka will square off in the first T20I on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Finch also confirmed that Inglis will be batting at No.3 for Australia in the first T20I.

Sri Lanka Batter Kusal Mendis Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Australia Ahead Of T20I Series

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has tested positive for COVID-19 in Australia ahead of the T20 International series beginning on Friday, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Mendis returned positive during a routine Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted on Monday.

Daniel Sams Added To Australia T20I Squad For Series vs Sri Lanka

All-rounder Daniel Sams has been added to Australia's T20I squad for the series against Sri Lanka on Friday. Sams has been included as a replacement of batter Travis Head, who will be missing out the starting of the T20I series to play a Sheffield Shield match for South Australia ahead of the Pakistan tour. Head played his last T20I in 2018 but was recalled to play in the series against Sri Lanka. He had decided to play some first class cricket before Australia's tour to Pakistan.

Suranga Lakmal Signs Two-Year Deal With Derbyshire After Announcing International Retirement

After announcing retirement from international cricket, former Sri Lanka Test captain Suranga Lakmal has signed a two-year deal with Derbyshire. At Derbyshire, Lakmal will be reuniting with his former national coach Mickey Arthur, who had joined the club last year. "Experiencing county cricket is something I've wanted to do for a long time and the chance to work with Mickey again was something I couldn't turn down. I've loved every second of my international career, and I would like to thank Sri Lanka for giving me the opportunity to live my dream. Hopefully, I can bring that experience into this new challenge, to help the young bowlers, who are already making an impact at Derbyshire," said Lakmal as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Sri Lanka Pacer Suranga Lakmal To Retire After India Tour

Senior Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal will retire from all formats of cricket after the tour of India which begins later this month. The 34-year-old Lakmal, a former Test captain, has played 68 Tests, 86 ODIs and 11 T20s. "Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from all forms of International Cricket following the completion of the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of India 2022," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. Lakmal thanked SLC for for its support.

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Josh Hazlewood Takes Four As Australia Beat Sri Lanka In Opening T20I

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Live Score: Josh Inglis Makes Debut As Australia Face Sri Lanka

Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Preview: Australia Begin Post-Justin Langer Era With Five-Match Series

Josh Inglis To Make Debut For Australia In 1st T20I Against Sri Lanka, Confirms Aaron Finch

Sri Lanka Batter Kusal Mendis Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Australia Ahead Of T20I Series

Daniel Sams Added To Australia T20I Squad For Series vs Sri Lanka

Suranga Lakmal Signs Two-Year Deal With Derbyshire After Announcing International Retirement

Sri Lanka Pacer Suranga Lakmal To Retire After India Tour