Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody. AAP · Feb 18, 2025
Kusal Mendis shows Sri Lankan teammates how it's done Kusal Mendis has proved the hero Sri Lanka needed late in the first innings of their second Test against Australia in Galle. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
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 · Feb 7, 2025
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 · Feb 5, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2025
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 · Feb 3, 2025
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. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
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. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
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. The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025
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. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
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. The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025
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. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
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
Morning Mail: shock at ‘antisemitic’ plot discovery, Plibersek’s praise for doomed EPA deal, Smith’s Galle ton Documents reveal how environmental protection plan fell apart; Jewish groups express horror after discovery of explosives in a caravan near Sydney The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 29, 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.
AAP · 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.
The Times of India · 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.
AAP · 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.
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.
AAP · 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 26, 2025 Khawaja would sooner walk away than stay too long Usman Khawaja never wants to be the guy who outstays his welcome at Test level, but he has no firm retirement plans ahead of the Sri Lanka series.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025 Bigger challenges than a debut with nothing to lose await Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka The teenage prodigy who scooped his way into national consciousness on Boxing Day has a lot to prove on Australia’s upcoming tour and beyond
AAP · Jan 16, 2025 Warner leans towards Head not Konstas to open in SL Legendary Test opener David Warner has thrown his support behind Travis Head starting at the top of the order instead of Sam Konstas on the tour of Sri Lanka.
The Times of India · Jan 16, 2025 'I'm just taking it series by series': Usman Khawaja on international retirement NEW DELHI: Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has expressed his intention to continue his international Test career, emphasising that he will remain active as long as he feels he is making valuable contributions to the team.
The Times of India · Jan 15, 2025 'If he hadn't played, we would have won': R Ashwin credits Scott Boland as game-changer in India's BGT loss NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed to Scott Boland's inclusion as a decisive factor in India's 3-1 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fiercely contested five-match series saw Australia reclaim the trophy after a decade, bouncing back from a 0-1 deficit following India's…