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 The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025
‘I don't let cricket dictate my life’, says Usman Khawaja after 16th Test century NEW DELHI: Australian opener Usman Khawaja delivered a resounding response to his critics, crafting a sublime century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025
Josh Inglis 'really happy' with long-awaited Test debut Australia's Josh Inglis has starred on Test debut, recording a century to vindicate his selection at No.5 for the series opener against Sri Lanka. AAP · Jan 29, 2025
Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 104 after surpassing 10,000 Test runs, guiding Australia to a commanding position alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025
Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle. The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025
Steve Smith joins 10,000 Test runs club in Sri Lanka: Complete list of milestone holders NEW DELHI: "I got chainsawed," an angry Steve Smith had said after falling just one run short of the 10,000 Test runs milestone, finishing with 9,999 runs in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. He was only a single run away from completing this massive achievement. The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025
Steve Smith enters elite club with 10,000th Test run After a false start in Sydney, Steve Smith has joined Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh and Allan Border as one of only four Australians to have made 10,000 Test runs. AAP · Jan 29, 2025
Australia chasing rare subcontinent series win Australia have won only one Test series on the subcontinent in a decade but can begin turning things around this week. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
Australia’s fortunes turn on bowling choices ahead of first Test in Sri Lanka The batting order in Galle looks set – but absence of Cummins and Hazlewood leaves decisions on the variety of spinners The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2025
Steve Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka Australian batting maestro Steve Smith stands on the brink of an extraordinary milestone as he prepares to lead his side in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jan 28, 2025
Travis Head to open for Australia, not Sam Konstas, in first Test against Sri Lanka Australia haven't finalised their playing eleven for the opening Test of their tour of Sri Lanka, but captain Steve Smith has confirmed that it will be Travis Head partnering Usman Khawaja at the top instead of youngster Sam Konstas. The Times of India · Jan 28, 2025
Konstas will benefit from tour, even if axed: Smith Teenage batter Sam Konstas need only look to Steve Smith to know he will benefit from his first subcontinent tour, even if he doesn't play a single game. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
Test vacancy open as Head replaces Konstas at top Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka. AAP · Jan 28, 2025
Steve Smith stands out as different to the rest as he takes place among the greats The Australian batter will enter the 10,000 Club for Test runs to less fanfare in Sri Lanka but with a career record that is as unique as his style The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025
AAP · Jan 26, 2025 Kuhnemann, Smith both train in first Galle session Matthew Kuhnemann and Steve Smith appear ready to return from injuries after completing Australia's first training session since arriving in Sri Lanka.
AAP · Jan 21, 2025 Steve Smith feared he needed surgery on injured elbow Steve Smith is preparing to face Sri Lanka in Galle, but the star Australia batter initially feared his elbow injury could require more surgery.
The Times of India · Jan 20, 2025 David Warner wants this Aussie as Test captain if Steve Smith isn't fit NEW DELHI: If Steve Smith is unable to play in the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka because of an elbow injury sustained in the Big Bash League (BBL), former opener David Warner has endorsed Travis Head to be Australia's next Test captain.
AAP · Jan 20, 2025 Steve Smith cleared to rejoin Test squad for Sri Lanka Stand-in Test captain Steve Smith is expected to play in the Sri Lanka Test series as planned despite an elbow injury suffered in the Big Bash League.
AAP · Jan 19, 2025 Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests Australia might need to find another stand-in captain for the two Tests in Sri Lanka after star batter Steve Smith injured his elbow in the BBL.
The Times of India · Jan 16, 2025 EXCLUSIVE | Jasprit Bumrah is Team India's 'Brahmastra'; Rohit Sharma world's best leader: Akash Deep NEW DELHI: Frustration and disappointment were evident on India pacer Akash Deep's face as the 28-year-old repeatedly beat the bat, particularly against Steve Smith, during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.
AAP · Jan 15, 2025 Sixers take BBL's top spot with tight win over Strikers The Sydney Sixers are top of the BBL ladder after beating the Adelaide Strikers with one ball to spare at Adelaide Oval.
The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025 'A different beast': Steve Smith reveals 'restless' night before Sydney Test against India due to 10,000-run milestone Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith revealed that the pressure of nearing the 10,000-run milestone affected him significantly during the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.
The Times of India · Jan 13, 2025 Australia announce preliminary squad for ICC Champions Trophy Cricket Australia has announced its preliminary 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. The squad includes fresh faces in Matt Short and Aaron Hardie, both earning their maiden call-ups for a global ICC event. The selection emphasises all-round capabilities, as the team aims to…
AAP · Jan 12, 2025 Sizzling Smith sets Olympics as his T20 target Seven months after being left out of Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, in-form Steve Smith says he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics in the format.
AAP · Jan 11, 2025 Scorchers adamant belief intact after Smith masterpiece Perth face the prospect of needing to win their last two games and relying on other results to reach the BBL finals, but they insist all hope is not lost.