Australia 99-2 in Galle test after openers fall
COLOMBO : Australia lost both their openers on Friday en route to 99-2 at lunch on the opening day of the second test against a revamped Sri Lanka in Galle.
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Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Australia Opt To Bat
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score Updates: Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test of the two-match series at Galle International Stadium. After having won the first Test, Australia would look to seal the series. Sri Lanka have been hit by a COVID outbreak within the camp and hence many of the first-choice players are not available for this contest. In the first Test. Australia had won by ten wickets and Sri Lanka lost the match within three days. (LIVE SCORECARD)
World Rugby defends head-injury test as row rages over Sexton return
World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment (HIA) procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.