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Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records

Australia declared at 654-6, achieving its largest total in Asia during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Usman Khawaja scored a historic double century, making 232, the highest individual score in Tests between the two nations.
Josh Inglis made 102 on debut, marking the first century on Test debut by an Australian man since 2015.
Sri Lanka struggled in response, collapsing to 44-3, trailing by 610 runs after two days of play.

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"Has The Worst...": Virat Kohli Gets Brutal Reality Check As Steve Smith, Joe Root Pile Runs

Steve Smith has regained his mojo in Test cricket, with the Australia batter smashing his 36th century in the format on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. During the same knock, Smith, who is leading Australia in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, became only the fourth Australian to breach the landmark of 10,000 Tests runs. Former India batter Aakash Chopra has lauded Smith, who now stands at 10,140 runs at an average of…

25 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Sri Lanka on the ropes after Australia batting blitz rewrites records

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka was staring down the barrel at 44-3 after Australia achieved its largest ever total in Asia — 654-6 declared — on day two of the first test on Thursday.

25 days ago·United States

Mitchell Starc becomes 4th Australian to complete 700 international wickets

Starc accomplished this feat during his side's first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.

25 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Hindu

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Day 2: Australia takes control after Khawaja and Inglis pummel Sri Lanka

Australia’s Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourist to a mammoth 654 for six before it declared its first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.

25 days ago·India

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BBC News

Sri Lanka v Australia: Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis star in Galle

Usman Khawaja's maiden double century and a hundred on debut from Josh Inglis give Australia complete control of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

25 days ago·United Kingdom

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