Australia, Sri Lanka and Test

Sam Konstas officially axed as Australia rolls dice for first Test against Sri Lanka
It has now been reported just hours before the toss off the coin on Wednesday afternoon that selectors have made the call to hand Josh Inglis his Test debut — at Konstas’ expense. As first reported by Code Sports,
How to watch Australia vs Sri Lanka first Test and what time does the match start?
Australia is set to take on Sri Lanka in their first away Test of the year. Here's everything you need to know.
Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting.
Australia v Sri Lanka Test 1 Day 1: Josh Inglis set to debut with Sam Konstas to be omitted
Josh Inglis will become Australia’s 470th male Test cricketer with the West Australian set to make his debut in Galle on Wednesday.
How to watch Australia vs Sri Lanka: Test cricket broadcast, streaming guide
Australia have their first overseas assignment of 2025 when they head to Sri Lanka for the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy in January and early February.
Cricket-Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka
Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.
Sri Lanka v Australia, first Test: All you need to know
Much like this tour, Australia's most recent Test tour to Sri Lanka contained two Tests, both in Galle. Australia won the first Test by 10 wickets before the hosts replied with an innings and 39-run victory. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith both scored century in the latter, with Mitch Starc the best of the Aussie bowlers with 4-89.
Smith says Australia need to 'be proactive' and find ways to score on Sri Lankan pitches
This is stand-in captain Steven Smith's advice to Australia's less-experienced batters, as he prepares to lead them in a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle. Of Australia's batters on tour, Smith understands the challenge ahead more than most - he has two hundreds in Sri Lanka,
Australia's Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka
Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle. Sri Lanka hammered the visiting Australians 3-0 in 2016 but the last series in 2022 ended 1-1,
Head to replace Konstas as Aussie opener for first Test
Travis Head has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.
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England fast bowler to miss Test as Australia look set to regain pair
England will be without key fast bowler Kate Cross for the one-off Test against Australia at the MCG, while Australia look ...
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Healy declares herself fit for Test, place in XI still in doubt
Alyssa Healy has declared herself "good to go" for the historic day-night Ashes Test at the MCG but says Australia's XI has ...
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Where to watch Australia vs. Sri Lanka Test match: Free live stream, free-to-air channel and start time
Here's how to watch the test match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through ...
West Australian Josh Inglis to become Test cap 470 after winning middle-order race
Josh Inglis is locked in for his Test debut, with the WA gloveman winning the race to fill Travis Head’s middle-order spot in ...
Healy trains strongly ahead of historic Test, Australia delay selection call
Australia captain Alyssa Healy is making a bold bid to play in the historic day-night Ashes Test at the MCG starting on ...
Steve Smith blocked from performing key on-field role during first cricket Test against Sri Lanka
Steve Smith has revealed he won't be able to throw during the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka due to the elbow injury he ...
England ‘20 per cent behind Australia’: Cook
England great Alastair Cook is tipping a long and hard road back for the women’s side after its horror Ashes tour of ...
SL vs AUS: Steve Smith on cusp of joining elite Test club
Legendary Australian cricketer Steve Smith is just one run shy of completing 10000 runs in Test cricket. He will become the ...