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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.

The Times of India

Travis Head doubts he'll ever open batting in Australia

Travis Head played another blistering knock at the top of the order in the first Test against Sri Lanka, but doubts he'll ever face the new ball in Australia.

AAP

Aussies tip another spin-friendly pitch in Sri Lanka

Australia expect they will need to go big on spin to win in Galle and seal a first series victory over Sri Lanka since 2011.

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Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day as new president pledges to rebuild the country

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka has marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged to heal Sri Lanka's economic woes by the end of his five-year term

The Independent UK

Usman Khawaja backs cricket journalist axed over Gaza social media posts

Australian opener says Peter Lalor ‘deserves better’ after he was dropped from radio coverage of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka following listener complaints

The Guardian - AU

British woman, 24, dies after falling ill in Sri Lankan hostel

The woman was rushed to hospital from the hostel in Colombo

The Independent UK

Australia 'not there yet' in journey to greatness: Lyon

Australia tore through Sri Lanka in record fashion in the first Test, but cannot yet be considered a truly great side, says Nathan Lyon.

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I tried to escape London for Sri Lanka to write a book — it didn't all go to plan

When Sydney Lima took herself off to write in the South Asian island, she wanted to escape Londoners. Not so simple, she discovered...

Evening Standard

McDonald feared for Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour

Australia were worried for Matt Kuhnemann's tour and unsure about their replacement options before the off-spinner starred in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

AAP

There's 'plenty of cricket' left in Ashes-bound Khawaja

Usman Khawaja looks guaranteed to open the batting in this summer's home Ashes after shaking off a tough period to star in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka rue missed chances in Aussie thrashing

Australia have thrashed Sri Lanka in the first of two Test matches but things could have been different had the hosts made the most of their opportunities.

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Dubai stopover put Australia on path to big Test win

A training camp in Dubai is credited with helping Australia to hit the ground running in the Test series against Sri Lanka.

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.

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Australia script history with Sri Lanka rout in first Test

NEW DELHI: Australia blew away Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs to record a historic win at Galle and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Saturday.

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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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Kuhnemann spins his way from injury to ecstasy in Galle

Matthew Kuhnemann recovered from his thumb injury to become Australia's most damaging bowler in the Test series opening triumph over Sri Lanka.

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.

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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.

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Konstas comes down with stomach bug in first Test

Sam Konstas has picked up a stomach bug after being dropped from the Australian team for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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

AAP

Sri Lanka defend bowling plans against Australia

The Australian batters have made life difficult for Sri Lanka's attack in a one-sided first two days of the opening Test.

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.

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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.

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Khawaja hits 200 before Aussie bowlers strike in Galle

After Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis starred with the bat, Australia's bowlers found early wickets on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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