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Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage called into Sri Lanka Test squad
Offspinner Lakshitha Manasinghe has also been called up with Lasith Embuldeniya dropped
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Sri Lanka
Cricket
Praveen Jayawickrama ruled out of second Test with Australia due to Covid
Sri Lanka left-arm spinner had been expected to come into team for Galle rematch
Australia
Cricket
Swepson's wicket wait: 'I'm not going to lie, it plays on your mind'
The legspinner played a key role in Galle after toiling on the Pakistan tour
Australia
Cricket
Australia have eye on India as building blocks slot into place
The series next February could yet be vital in the World Test Championship
Australia
Cricket
How Green's meticulous foresight helped reach the zone of proximal development
Green's rapid learning and use of knowledge from seniors to transcend extreme challenges has surprised his team-mates too
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Adaptable Australia make further strides on subcontinent mission
A look at some of the key elements of their performance which came together in Galle
Australia
Cricket
Ashton Agar ruled out of second Test, Jon Holland added to squad
Holland had been a chance to play the first Test but an injured finger halted that
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Australia's rare high with spin, Sri Lanka's shortest innings
A look at some of the standout numbers from the Galle Test which lasted just over two days
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Travis Head and Nathan Lyon rip through Sri Lanka to secure huge win
The home side collapsed inside 23 overs as the match ended before lunch on the third day
Lasith Embuldeniya
Cricket
Chris Silverwood: Sri Lanka need to get better at sweeping
Coach supported an attacking approach with the bat but said technique was a problem
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Speed of Cameron Green's development surprises Pat Cummins
The captain also said that Australia's willingness to embrace the conditions in Sri Lanka was vital
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Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
How it happened: Sri Lanka - 113 all out in 22.5 overs
Sri Lanka were bowled out inside a session on the third day in Galle as the first Test hurtled to a finish. Here's how it unfolded
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Pat Cummins lauds 'brave' Australia for facing challenge head on
"There is so much appetite to learn and be successful on these wickets"
Sri Lanka
Cricket
Angelo Mathews out of Galle Test due to Covid-19
Oshada Fernando named as his replacement on the third morning of the game
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Cameron Green helps puts Australia in command in Galle
Australia allrounder delivers a strong knock to put them 101 runs ahead of Sri Lanka's first innings
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Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Usman Khawaja masters pulaofests and dustbowls to leave Sri Lanka on the ropes
Australia's batters have acquired some serious competence on subcontinent pitches
Sri Lanka
Cricket
Anti-government protesters removed from Galle fort
ESPNcricinfo understands that SLC has told the game's broadcasters not to show images of any protests
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Cameron Green stars as Australia build strong lead on truncated day
Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey also made vital runs as Sri Lanka's spinners struggled for control
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Sri Lanka given reprieve after Australia batters stutter
Nathan Lyon took five wickets to help roll Sri Lanka for 212, before the hosts replied taking three late wickets.
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Sri Lanka
Cricket
Another mad Dickwella day
There are no restraints on this thing. The brakes are worn. The harness is unclipped. SafeSearch is off
Nathan Lyon
Cricket
Nathan Lyon not afraid of 'bowling ugly' to earn rewards on South Asian tracks
Offspinner also talks about importance of getting rid of tailenders quickly in Test cricket
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
WTC points table update: Is the Edgbaston Test a must-win for India?
Also what England's whitewash of New Zealand means, what Australia need to do in Asia, and why Pakistan are strong contenders
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Five for Lyon as spin dominates action-packed first day
Niroshan Dickwella's counter-attacking half-century and Ramesh Mendis' double-strike keep Sri Lanka in the contest
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Australia, Sri Lanka and how things have changed from 2016
That series, six years ago, was memorable for its wild narratives. This one promises to be far more competitive
Australia in Sri Lanka 2022
Pat Cummins expecting different tempo in Sri Lanka
The Australia captain discusses the possible differences between playing in Pakistan and Sri Lanka ahead of the first Test
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