Sri Lanka Tour News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Don't think Labuschagne is out of form; big score is just around the corner: Smith
New Delhi, Feb 10: Australia's captain Steve Smith in their 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka, said he remains confident in Marnus Labuschagne making a big score and believes that the top-order batter isn't even out of form.
Steve Smith becomes first Australia fielder to script massive record in Test cricket
Galle, February 9: Steve Smith etched his name into the history book in the spectrum of fielding, by becoming the player to take the most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper for Australia in Tests.
Not there yet...: Lyon on whether current Australian line-up is a great team
Colombo, February 3: Australian spinner Nathan Lyon feels that despite their side's success over recent years, there are still important milestones to be reached before they can be considered a truly great team.
Inglis smashes second-fastest ton on Test debut against Sri Lanka
Galle, Jan 30: Australian batter Josh Inglis scored a blistering 102 off 93 balls on his debut against Sri Lanka on day 2 of the first Test on Thursday.
Smith reaches 10000 Test runs milestone, second-fastest Australian to achieve the feat
Galle, Jan 29: Veteran batter Steve Smith completed his 10,000 Test run with his first scoring shot on day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The stand-in skipper became the fourth Australian man to reach a rare milestone and the overall 15th man to achieve the feat.
Head indicates Australia to consider changing batting order for Tests in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Jan 27: Australia vice-captain Travis Head has indicated that the visitors’ are considering changing its batting order for the upcoming two Tests against Sri Lanka, starting on January 29 in Galle.
Khawaja believes Konstas should continue as his opening partner for Tests in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Jan 26: Veteran Australia opener Usman Khawaja said young Sam Konstas should stay as his opening partner for the upcoming two Tests in Sri Lanka, adding that he agrees with the view expressed earlier by Ricky Ponting of retaining the youngster's place at top of the order.
Ponting wants Australia to stick with Konstas during Sri Lanka tour
Melbourne, January 24: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting warned the Australian selectors that they should play young opener Sam Konstas during the team's Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle and avoid changing the batting order so that they can invest more in the 19-year-old's Test career.
Kuhnemann cleared to join Australia squad for Sri Lanka tour after thumb injury
Brisbane, Jan 24: Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared to join the Australian men's squad for the Tour of Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday, Cricket Australia said on Friday.
Clarke wants Australia to open with Konstas, stick to Head in middle-order during Lanka tour
Galle, January 23: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke said on Thursday that Australia should not tinker with their batting order that won them the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at home and continue playing in-form Travis Head in the middle-order while letting youngster Sam Konstas open the innings during the tour to Sri Lanka, starting from January 29 onwards.
Travis Head open to change in batting position during Test tour of Sri Lanka
Dubai, January 23: Explosive southpaw Travis Head is open to a shift in role in the batting order during Australia's upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Clarke backs Konstas to retain opener's spot on Test tour of Sri Lanka
Sydney, Jan 23: After being unveiled as the 64th inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, former captain Michael Clarke has backed young Sam Konstas to retain his spot in the playing eleven as an opener in the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.
'No pain' in bowling and batting: Kuhnemann hopes to board Sri Lanka flight
Brisbane, Jan 23: Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has recovered from his right thumb injury after undergoing surgery and is now feeling no pain in bowling and batting, boosting his hopes to fly to Sri Lanka for the upcoming two-Test series.
It feels like a backward step, says Johnson on making Smith captain for SL Test tour
New Delhi, Jan 16: Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson has expressed reservations over Steve Smith being named captain for the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, saying it’s like a backward step being taken instead of cashing on the opportunity to try a long-term leadership candidate. Smith was named Australia’s captain for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on January 29, after regular skipper Pat Cummins opted out due to the birth of his second child and ankle soreness.
Australia opener McSweeney hopes for redemption after Test recall for Sri Lanka tour
Sydney, January 10: Australia opener Nathan McSweeney will be eyeing redemption after the Test recall for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, which will be starting January 29.
Steve Smith backs Cooper Connolly as Australia eyes spin depth in Sri Lanka
Sydney, January 10: Steve Smith lauded the inclusion of rising talent Cooper Connolly in the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour and backed the youngster to come out good in the subcontinent, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Any chance I get to take over is good fun: Steve Smith ready to lead in Sri Lanka
Sydney, January 10: Steve Smith, Australia's former full-time Test captain, believes he has evolved into a more relaxed leader over the years and feels ready to guide a rejuvenated squad during their tour of Sri Lanka. With Pat Cummins on paternity leave, Smith will lead Australia in two Tests at Galle, bringing his wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the subcontinent's challenging conditions.
Steven Smith happy to mentor youngsters in Australia's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka
Melbourne, January 10: Steven Smith, who is set to return to captaincy in Australia's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, is viewing it as a prospect to disseminate his knowledge of the sub-continent to the youngsters in the team.
Kuhnemann credits move to Tasmania for Australia Test team recall
New Delhi, Jan 10: Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has credited a move to Tasmania in the domestic cricket circuit for helping him clinch a recall to the Test team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
'I'm bit more relaxed now, it's going to be a cool tour', says Smith on his captaincy return
New Delhi, Jan 10: Veteran batter Steve Smith said he is feeling "bit more relaxed" about the chance to lead Australia for two Tests in Galle in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.
Australia chief selector George Bailey reveals reason behind omission of Maxwell, Handscomb from Sri Lanka tour
Canberra, January 9: Australia chair of selectors George Bailey weighed in on the exclusion of experienced stars Glenn Maxell and Peter Handscomb from the squad for the two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka.
Konstas or Travis?: Australia's Chief Selector hints at who will open in Sri Lanka
Canberra, January 9: After impressing against a famed Indian bowling unit in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sam Konstas was named in Australia's upcoming two-match Test tour of Sri Lanka. But there is still uncertainty whether he would walk out to open for Australia in the sub-continent.
'I might struggle to get over there', says Cummins on his availability for Sri Lanka tour
Sydney, Jan 5: Australian captain Pat Cummins has admitted that it's unlikely he'll be part of his side’s tour of Sri Lanka later this month as he is expecting the birth of his second child.