Sam Konstas's was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Travis Head were all beneficiaries of Sri Lankan blunders. Here are the quick hits from day one of the first Test in Galle.
Steve Smith scored his 10,000th test run to put him in elite cricket company and Australia was 145-2 after winning the toss and batting Wednesday in the first test against Sri Lanka. Smith needed only one run Wednesday to achieve the milestone,
Australian cricketer Steve Smith passed 10,000 Test match runs on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, matching Kumar Sangakkara's record.
Steve Smith becomes fourth Australian and only 15th player in history to reach 10,000 Test runs; Australia in commanding position on 330-2 at stumps on day one in Galle after Smith (104 not out) and U
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 recently suffered in the BBL. There was some concern that Smith wouldn't be able to play in Galle after injuring his right elbow while throwing the ball during a game for the Sydney Sixers earlier this month.
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.
Steve Smith scored a century on Day 1 of the Test series opener against Sri Lanka while also completing 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game.
Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja kick off the Test series in Sri Lanka with unbeaten centuries on day one in Galle.