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Bodies of Iranian sailors arrive at Sri Lanka mortuary after warship sinking

Bodies of Iranian sailors killed in the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena were brought to a hospital mortuary in Galle, Sri Lanka, after a US submarine torpedoed the vessel in the Indian Ocean, officials said.

Euronews

US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka killing at least 80 and leaving dozens more injured

US defence secretary confirms America launched attack that reportedly left at least 100 people missing

The Independent UK

Australia complete 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka, win Galle Test by 9 wickets

Australia secured a nine-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the second Test at Galle on Sunday, completing a 2-0 series sweep.

The Times of India

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Australia defeat Sri Lanka by nine wickets in second men’s cricket Test – as it happened

Australia chase down 75 runs in the fourth innings to beat Sri Lanka inside four days in Galle

The Guardian - AU

Lyon takes Galle lesson all the way to 550 wickets

Some 14 years and 550 Test wickets later, a piece of advice from Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey is still ringing in Nathan Lyon's ears.

AAP

Karunaratne's Test career ends with hugs, applause

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne has played his last knock as a Test cricketer, the 36-year-old dismissed by Matt Kuhnemann in Galle.

AAP

Australia in box seat for Sri Lanka series sweep

Australia have swatted away some resistance from Sri Lanka and are closing in on a 2-0 Test series sweep in Galle.

AAP

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Smith, Carey hit match-defining centuries in Galle

Australia will be eyeing a Test series whitewash over Sri Lanka after Steve Smith and Alex Carey monstered the locals on day two of the second Test.

AAP

Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Steve Smith and Alex Carey made masterful centuries in an unbroken stand of 239 that put Australia in complete control

The Guardian - AU

Australia dominate Day 1 as Sri Lanka falter to 229-9 in second Test

Australia took firm control of the second Test against Sri Lanka despite a spirited fightback from the hosts, who reached 229-9 at stumps on day one in Galle.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took three wickets each before Kusal Mendis led Sri Lanka’s fightback, scoring 59 not out

The Guardian - AU

Australia in pursuit of perfection as Sri Lanka seek to learn from their mistakes

After one dominant performance in Galle the tourists cannot rely on Sri Lanka bringing about their own downfall again in the second Test

The Guardian - AU

Australia fear rank turner for second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

Australia remain on high alert for a spin challenge as they head into the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday, despite already securing the series.

The Times of India

Usman Khawaja’s reminder of brilliance keeps alive his hopes of a perfect finish

After a chastening summer on home soil, some had written off the opener but a double century in Galle was well timed with an Ashes series looming

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Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

NEW DELHI: After playing his 100th Test match, which will be the second and last match against Australia beginning in Galle on Thursday, former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket.

AAP

Australia lock up big win in Sri Lanka series opener

Led by their spinners on day four, Australia have convincingly defeated Sri Lanka in the first of two Test matches to be played in Galle.

AAP

Aussies 'near flawless' in record rout of Sri Lanka

Australia have thrashed a woeful Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the Test series opener in Galle for their biggest Test win on the subcontinent.

The Guardian - AU

Australia hammer Sri Lanka by innings and 242 runs in first men’s Test – as it happened

Over-by-over report: After skittling the home side for 165 and enforcing the follow-on, Australia have Sri Lanka beaten in the first Test in Galle. Follow our writers for updates

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The Times of India

Rain halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip in first Test

NEW DELHI: Persistent afternoon rain brought an early halt to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday, with the visitors firmly in control, leading by 518 runs. Former Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 63, fighting a lone battle.

AAP

Follow-on an option for Australia in rainy Galle

Australia look set to consider enforcing the follow-on after a rainy third day of the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Only 22 overs were possible on a rain-affected day that finished with Sri Lanka on 136 for 5, still 518 behind

The Times of India

Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6 in first Test

Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, reducing the hosts to 44-3 at stumps on Day 2 after Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century and debutant Josh Inglis’ scintillating hundred powered them to a formidable 654-6 declared.

AAP

It's a sign: Warne's legacy living on in Sri Lanka

The late, great Shane Warne has been honoured during the first Test of Australia's two-match series with Sri Lanka in Galle.

The Times of India

Is Virat Kohli out of 'best of the generation' debate as Steve Smith joins 10,000-run club?

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith became the 15th player in history and the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday, further solidifying his stature in the cricketing world. The 35-year-old stand-in captain accomplished the milestone with a single off Prabath Jayasuriya in Galle during the first morning of the…

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Josh Inglis hits a century on Test debut to go with an Usman Khawaja double-ton as Sri Lanka are forced to toil in Galle

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