Sri Lanka, Galle and Australia

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Half-centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis kept Sri Lanka in the game,
Australia v Sri Lanka Test 2 Day 2: Live scores, updates from Galle
Australia has conceded they may have misread the Galle pitch - as they came to terms with the ‘incredibly tough’ decision to axe spinner Todd Murphy.
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Mitchell Starc strikes twice with second new ball late on day one in Galle
Mitchell Starc wastes little time getting stuck into Sri Lanka's tail after Australia opts to take the second new ball late on day two.
Test cricket LIVE: Australia prepare to pile on big first innings total against Sri Lanka in Galle
Sri Lanka resume their first innings on 9-229 as Australia look to bat big in Galle with debutant Cooper Connolly waiting in the wings. Follow the action.
Australia dominate on first day of Sri Lanka Test
Australia dominate proceedings on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle as the hosts slide to 229-9.
Cricket-Connolly debuts as Australia press for series sweep in Sri Lanka
Spin bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly made his test debut for Australia in the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday as the tourists press for a 2-0 series sweep in Galle. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat in what is his team mate Dimuth Karunaratne's 100th test after which the opener will retire.
Mendis stranded on 85 as Australia bowl Sri Lanka out for 257
Kusal Mendis was left stranded on 85 as Australia wrapped up Sri Lanka's first innings for 257 early on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday. The innings and 242-run humiliation stands as Sri Lanka's worst defeat in Test history.
Brace yourselves, it's going to get spicy in Galle
Offbreaks pitching on the straight, and whizzing past a batter's ears, on occasion - that's not just tricky, these are ...
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Galle's so-far unseen enemy set to bare its teeth
On a dry, spinning pitch bearing many coincidental characteristics to this deck, Australia restricted the home team to a ...
SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2, Live Photo - Check Best Pictures From Galle International Cricket Stadium
After starting off well with the bat, Sri Lanka lost their way as only Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Mendis displayed a bit of ...
Rain and Chandimal frustrate Australia in Galle test
Dinesh Chandimal's unbeaten half-century and persistent rain in Galle delayed Australia's push for victory in the opening ...
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Galle Literary Festival opens celebrating past, inspiring future
The highly anticipated Galle Literary Festival (GLF) 2025 officially commenced yesterday with dinner and cocktails held at ...
Sri Lanka Vs Australia 2nd Test Toss Update: SL Bat First In Galle - Check Playing XIs
Sri Lanka are up against Australia in the second Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Stadium, with the ...
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Galle swamped by dengue
He noted that the infections were likely contracted within the hospital premises. In response, the Galle Municipal Council, the Galle Medical Officer of Health, and the hospital staff have ...
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From Galle to Grama : Murali's Devotion Beyond Pitch
As the sun rises on Galle International Stadium, fans know that Muthiah Muralidaran's absence is for a noble cause.