Pallekele, July 27 (ANI): Persistent rain has forced an early abandonment of day two's play of the opening Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at Pallekele on Wednesday.
Pallekele, July 26 (ANI): Australia on Tuesday came it with a splendid bowling performance to dismiss Sri Lanka for a mere 117 on an eventful first day of the opening Test of the three-match series against Sri Lanka here at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Melbourne, July 25 (ANI): Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has refused to be drawn into the row over spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan's decision to join Australia's coaching staff in the three-Test series against the Steve Smith-led side starting on Tuesday in Pallekele.
Pallekele (Sri Lanka), July 25 (ANI): Australia captain Steve Smith on Monday received the ICC Test Championship mace and USD 1 million in prize money for leading his side to the number-one ranking on the Test Team rankings on the annual 1 April cut-off date.
Pallekele, July 23 (ANI): Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has issued a warning to Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews that he will be under pressure to perform and lead his side in the three-Test series that begins in Pallekele on Tuesday.
Pallekele, July 21 (ANI): Milinda Siriwardana, who captained the Sri Lankan Board XI in the lone tour match against Australia, has been dropped from the 15-man squad for the first Test of the three-match series against the Steve Smith-led side starting on Tuesday.
Melbourne, July 18 (ANI):Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has said he is fully geared up to tailor his role as per the team's outlook in the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from July 26.