Cricket Australia

2022 - 6 - 29

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Sri Lanka given life as late brainfade mars Aussies' day one ... (Fox Sports)

Having won the toss, Sri Lanka was rolled for 212 on day one with spinners Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson sharing eight wickets. In reply, Australia raced out ...

This is how he can return to the top Fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc struck early with a wicket each as Sri Lanka took lunch at 68-2. They will resume batting on 47 and six.

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LIVE: Smith run out after mix-up with Khawaja (cricket.com.au)

Steve Smith was left stranded after a huge mix-up with Usman Khawaja, as Sri Lanka take key wickets late on day one.

The enterprising Dickwella needed just 42 balls to reach his 21st Test half-century (the most by a Test batter who has never scored a ton) and played the shot of the day with a daring 'Dilscoop' off Cummins. Warner was batting in a floppy hat by the start of the third over of Australia's reply as the hosts used four different bowlers in as many overs to begin their bowling innings. The Aussies then knocked over close to half the deficit in just 25 overs as Usman Khawaja (47no) took advantage of some sloppy Sri Lankan bowling and fielding to take his side to 3-98 at the close of play.

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Sri Lanka v Australia: First Test LIVE updates from Galle ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Australia finished 3-98 at stumps, trailing by 114 runs, after a dramatic day which saw Steve Smith involved in a horror run-out with Usman Khawaja.

It was an unusual opening day, featuring 13 wickets and a number of different storylines to keep an eye on over the coming days. Malcolm Conn is also penning a piece as we speak, which will go up on the mastheads tomorrow morning for you to read. Dan Brettig is our man on the ground in Sri Lanka and will bring you all the latest news and analysis from Galle.

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Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Usman Khawaja ... (NDTVSports.com)

SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia were 98 for three before stumps were called on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

He and Ramesh Mendis put on a 50-plus partnership after Angelo Mathews fell for 39 to Nathan Lyon. After Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc struck in the first session on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, it was the spinners' turn to shine in the second session as the hosts were reduced to 139/6. Pat Cummins removed Pathum Nissanka for 23, while Mitchell Starc accounted for the wicket of Kusal Mendis. Nathan Lyon then ended Dimuth Karunaratne's vigil for 28 before Mitchell Swepson struck with consecutive deliveries to send Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal packing. Lyon then got the big wicket of Mathews. Australia, have opted for two spinners in Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Swepson. Travis Head is also an option for spin if Australia want to turn to him. SL vs AUS 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia were 98 for three before stumps were called on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Usman Khawaja was batting unbeaten on 47 while Travis Head was not out on six as the visitors trail the hosts by 114 runs.

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'Absolutely furious': Smith left seething (NEWS.com.au)

Nathan Lyon and Mitch Swepson did the damage with the ball in the first half of the day after Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and chose ...

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 3-83 #SLvAUS June 29, 2022 Blimey, that's a bit of a moment.โ€” Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) #SLvAUS June 29, 2022 Smith is ropableโ€” Daniel Brettig ๐Ÿ (@danbrettig) #SLvAUS June 29, 2022

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Cricket Australia expects packed stadiums for T20 World Cup (News24)

Ticket demand for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia later this year suggests there will be packed houses for the marquee event, the country's cricket ...

"Obviously it was due to be played in 2020, we are delighted that the borders have opened up. Tickets for the event went on sale early this year, with the tournament starting 16 October and ending 13 November in Melbourne. The coronavirus pandemic forced the postponement of the Australia edition in 2020 and India hosted the event in the United Arab Emirates last year.

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