Galle Test News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Dhananjaya de Silva disappointed with team's 2-0 loss in Test series against Australia
Galle, February 9: Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva expressed "disappointment" after losing a two-match Test series against Australia 2-0 at home on Sunday.
Alex Carey breaks Gilchrist's all-time Australia record during Galle Test against Sri Lanka
Galle, February 8: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey overtook legendary Adam Gilchrist's record on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter from his team to touch the 150-run mark in Asian conditions.
Steve Smith rewrites record books during spin-tackling masterclass at Galle against Sri Lanka
Galle, February 8: Star Australian batter Steve Smith re-wrote record books with another brilliant century against Sri Lanka during the second Test at Galle.
Khawaja, Smith along with Inglis power Australia to domination (Day 2)
Galle, January 30: A maiden double hundred by Usman Khawaja and terrific centuries from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis helped Australia end the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on a high, posting their highest-ever total in Asia at Galle on Wednesday.
1st Test: With rollicking centuries, Khawaja, Smith put Australia in commanding position against Sri Lanka
Galle, January 29: Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja's blistering tons on Galle's turning strip put Australia in a commanding position against Sri Lanka before rain came in to interrupt the final moments of the opening day in the first Test.
Galle Test: Australia skipper Steve Smith wins toss; opts to bat first against Sri Lanka
Galle, January 29: Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.
Steve Smith wants Australia to be proactive in Galle to score runs against Sri Lanka
Galle, January 28: Australia stand-in captain Steven Smith advised his teammates, who hold minimal experience in the sub-continent to be "proactive" against Sri Lankan spinners in Galle.
Trav will go to the top: Steve Smith confirms Travis Head as opener for Galle Test
Galle, January 28: Australia have not confirmed the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, but captain Steve Smith has said that Travis Head will open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja, cricket.com.au reported on its website.
Sri Lanka include two uncapped players in 18-member squad for Australia Tests
Colombo, January 24: Sri Lanka announced a 18-member strong squad led by Dhananjaya de Silva for their home Test series against Australia, starting from January 29, which also includes two uncapped players.