Australia is considering handing a test debut to all-rounder Cooper Connolly, who bowls left-arm orthodox spin. Should he make his debut, either off-spinner Todd Murphy or all-rounder Beau Webster is

In the lead-up to the second Test in Galle, Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed he would call time on his glittering career, having captained Sri Lanka between 2019 and 2023, overseeing 30 Tests

Former Sri Lanka test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from the format after his 100th match, the final test of Sri Lanka's two-test series against Australia in Galle on Thursday.

Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.

Not selected to open in Sri Lanka after a successful debut against India, teenager Sam Konstas headed back to Australia to play domestic cricket.

Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest defeat in test cricket.

The second Test of the two-match series between and Australia is scheduled to commence on Thursday, February 6. The first game was won by the visitors in comprehensive style. The commanding win by an innings and 242 runs was Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat in their storied history in the longest format.