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Steve Smith’s 36th Test Hundred Puts Australia in Command at Galle

Steve Smith’s 36th Test Hundred Puts Australia in Command at Galle

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Batter Steve Smith has smashed his 36th test century in the first innings of the second test of the Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025 helping the side to balance the side after top-order dismissals. He brought up his second successive century in the ongoing test series and added up a 150-run plus stand with Alex Carey during his stay. He got levelled with Joe Root and Rahul Dravid after the 36th century of his career in the second match against Sri Lanka on February 07. Smith who’s captaining Australia in the series in Pat Cummins’ absence, continued his rich form and reached the landmark. Test century no. 3️⃣6️⃣ for Australia talisman Steve Smith 👏#WTC25 | #SLvAUS 📝: https://t.co/PVPw6kFuGn pic.twitter.com/PpKPvAqOj7 — ICC (@ICC) February 7, 2025 He has now joint-fifth most centuries in Test Cricket’s history along with Root and Dravid. Smith walked into bat after Australia were reduced to 37/2 following the dismissals of Travis Head (21) and Marnus Labuschagne (4). Despite initial challenges in the second test, Smith survived a LBW appeal on …

Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after milestone 100th Test for Sri Lanka vs Australia in Galle | Cricket News

Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after milestone 100th Test for Sri Lanka vs Australia in Galle | Cricket News

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Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after the second Test against Australia in Galle, starting Thursday. A pillar of Sri Lanka’s batting in the World Test Championship era, the final match of the series will also mark Karunaratne’s 100th Test match appearance. According to Newswire, Karunaratne’s recent dip in form has prompted the 36-year-old to take the decision to call time on his 14-year long career. “I am happy with what I have achieved so far. I want to announce my retirement with a happy moment like playing in my 100th Test,” Karunaratne told Daily FT after having previously set himself a target of 10,000 Test runs. Story continues below this ad With his average slipping under 40, Karunaratne has stacked up 7172 Test runs in 189 innings with 16 hundreds and 39 fifties. He could only manage seven runs besides a duck in the first Test last week against the Aussies in Galle. On Thursday, Karunaratne will become the seventh Sri Lanka cricketer to reach the 1oo-Test milestone …

Galle stadium remembers legend unfurling a large ‘Shane Warne Stand’ banner around iconic Fort; his family gets emotional | Cricket News

Galle stadium remembers legend unfurling a large ‘Shane Warne Stand’ banner around iconic Fort; his family gets emotional | Cricket News

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A large banner scribbled with words, ‘Shane Warne Stand’, fluttered at the the historic Galle Fort that overlooks the namesake stadium on Wednesday, Fox Cricket reported. The next day the sign was spotted at the small stand to the west, next to the Galle Cricket Club. The gesture reached Jackson Warne, son of the late legend Shane Warne, even as Australia played the first Test of the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy at the venue, which nurtures a deep love for Warnie. “Hello everybody, I just wanted to quickly share this photo with you guys,” the legend’s son, Jackson Warne, said on a video on Instagram, as per Fox. “This is a sign in honour of dad that the Sri Lankans have made for the Australia versus Sri Lanka Test. This is their first Test match in Galle … just wanted to share it with you guys because I think it’s awesome. So thank you to the Sri Lankans that have done this, it looks amazing.” Story continues below this ad The 25-year-old made a special note of …

“I Don’t Let Cricket Dictate My Life”: Usman Khawaja After 16th Test Century In Galle

“I Don’t Let Cricket Dictate My Life”: Usman Khawaja After 16th Test Century In Galle

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Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. His 16th Test hundred, achieved in the second session of the day, ended a 19-month-long drought for a triple-figure score and reinforced his place in Australia’s red-ball setup. Khawaja, known for his composed batting and mental resilience, opened up about how he navigates rough patches in his career. Speaking after the day’s play, he emphasised the importance of faith, family, and striking a balance beyond cricket. “That’s really special. A hundred—everything comes from the Almighty. I truly believe that. Whether good or bad, you take it in the same stride. Whatever is meant to be, I always believe it’s for the best, even if you can’t see it now,” Khawaja told Sen Cricket. “There have been so many ups and downs in my life where I’ve thought, ‘Oh, how bad is this?’ But something amazing has always come from it. So, I don’t let …

Steve Smith, Khawaja’s Centuries Put Australia in Command at Galle

Steve Smith, Khawaja’s Centuries Put Australia in Command at Galle

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Australia batters Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja’s centuries have helped the side to dominate on day 01 of the first test of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka 2025. Their solid stance has turned the tables on Sri Lanka as they completed the play with 330/2 at Stumps. After struggling sessions, the spinner stuck to bowling lines outside the leg stump. It seemed like a ploy of hope from the Sri Lanka spinners, waiting for the set batters to make a mistake. But their efforts were ineffective as Smith was content by padding the balls away. Jayasuriya did take the edge of Khawaja but the batter’s slow sweep fell safely near deep square-leg. Khawaja bounced back to form by scoring 16th test hundred on day 01. It was his first hundred after a long gap of 19 months. His last hundred was during the first test of the Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston. A big day for these two veterans … and they’re not done yet! #SLvAUS Full report from @ARamseyCricket in Galle: https://t.co/8K2boPK0MV pic.twitter.com/0PdCdnkBjQ — cricket.com.au …

Usman Khawaja Hits 16th Test Century in Galle

Usman Khawaja Hits 16th Test Century in Galle

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Opener Usman Khawaja has bounced back from his struggles and hit his 16th test century on day 01 of the first test of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka 2025. He brought his century after a 19-month drought for a triple-figure score. The opener scored his last hundred during the first test of the Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston. He becomes the sixth Australian opener to score a century in Sri Lanka. Khawaja started his innings steadily scoring just three runs off the first 15 balls and got his innings going with a boundary against Asitha Fernando in the fifth over of the innings. Meanwhile, Travis Head also got into the groove and went after Nishan Peiris smashing him for a boundary and a maximum. Usman Khawaja brings up his 16th Test Ton 🙌#WTC25 | #SLvAUS 📝: https://t.co/8NKpfnMHjy pic.twitter.com/Kf3EISVIzz — ICC (@ICC) January 29, 2025 Australia lost Head’s wicket for 92 runs, but Khawaja continued to score and brought and up his half century off 71 deliveries with a single against Prabath Jayasuriya. The opener even got …

Australia vs Sri Lanka: It is Travis Head, not Sam Konstas to be Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in Galle Test | Cricket News

Australia vs Sri Lanka: It is Travis Head, not Sam Konstas to be Usman Khawaja’s opening partner in Galle Test | Cricket News

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With their place in the World Test Championship final already sealed, Australia will take the field against Sri Lanka at the first Test in Galle with a new pair of openers. Despite Sam Konstas making an impressive start against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia have decided to pair Travis Head at the top alongside Usman Khawaja. The decision to go back to Head isn’t new as they had done so during their tour of India in 2023. And with Sri Lanka having a good army of spinners, Australia want Head to give them a rapid start in conditions that could make run scoring difficult. “He (Head) did really nicely in India against the new ball. He put spinners under pressure immediately and we know how well he hits the seam as well if they come with that,” said Steve Smith who will lead Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins in the series. “It’s going to be good fun watching him.” Story continues after this ad Despite confirming their openers Australia have chosen not …

Lanka T10 Team Galle Marvels Owner Arrested on Match-Fixing Charges

Lanka T10 Team Galle Marvels Owner Arrested on Match-Fixing Charges

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Galle Marvels Owner Prem Thakkur, a team in the Lanka T10 Super League has been arrested following match-fixing charges. Thakkur was arrested on the very next day after the tournament kick-started on December 11. His arrest has come following a complaint lodged by a team-mate, an overseas player from the West Indies who had rejected his request to fix a match. Prem Thakkur was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The Galle Marvels owner has been remanded till December 16. Sri Lanka police stated that Prem Thakkur had been arrested by the Sports Police Unit of Sri Lanka under the 2019 Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports Act. The Galle Marvels owner was arrested at a hotel in Kandy. This year in the Lanka Premier League, an ICC anti-corruption representative was present and a representative of the ICC anti-corruption unit is present in Sri Lanka to oversee the Lanka T10 Super League upon the request made by Sri Lanka Cricket. Galle Marvels (image: X) The director of Samantha Dodanwela, has confirmed that the tournament will …

Prabath Jayasuriya’s Six Wicket Haul Cleans New Zealand for 88 at Galle

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The slow left-arm orthodox Prabath Jayasuriya troubled the Blackcaps with his six-wicket haul helping the side to restrict New Zealand to a low total at Galle International Stadium. Jayasuriya claimed the wickets of Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips and New Zealand captain Tim Southee and also completed his 8th five-wicket haul in the attempt. Jayasuriya’s wicket-taking skills helped the side to secure a lead of 1-0 in the ongoing New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Sri Lanka bowled out New Zealand for 88 runs and the hosts took a healthy lead of 514 runs, the fifth-highest 1st innings lead in the history of Test cricket. Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka posted a total of 602/5 declared when Dinesh Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis Scored 116 and 182* and Kusal Mendis 106* runs in the match. Exceptional performance from Sri Lanka spinners sees New Zealand bowled out for a low total in Galle.#WTC25 | #SLvNZ 📝: https://t.co/gd8ro07Np2 pic.twitter.com/T4CBxVQzix — ICC (@ICC) September 28, 2024 Prabath Jayasuriya began the test with …

William O’Rourke Becomes Second Youngest Pacer to Pick Fifer at Galle

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New Zealand pacer William O’Rourke picked his second five-wicket haul in his third test and also becomes the second youngest player to pick fifer at Galle. The hosts ended their first innings on 305 on Day 02 of the first test of the New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Sri Lanka resumed from 302 runs in Galle but scored only three runs for just three wickets. O’Rourke managed consistent speeds of 145 kph to break the defenses in the top order on Day one before picking his final two wickets, Ramesh Mendis and Asitha Fernando. Making his mark. Will O’Rourke claimed his 2nd Test 5-for as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 305 on day 2 in Galle. Follow the 1st Test LIVE in NZ on @skysportnz with scoring at https://t.co/yOYwdofZHz #SLvNZ 📷 = SLC pic.twitter.com/oVjrEH9tPY — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 19, 2024  It is his second five-wicket haul after picking 9/93 runs against South Africa at home in February, the best match figure for a debutant Kiwi bowler. He removed Dimuth Karunaratne in the first …