LANKAN BATSMEN THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND By Srian Obeyesekere Australia recorded their biggest win over Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in also beating a highly forecast rain to bowling out the host team for 165 and 247 in claiming 15 wickets on the penultimate...

By Srian Obeyesekere Dinesh Chandimal stood firm in virtual lone battle on a fighting 63 as Australia dealt Sri Lanka two harsh blows grabbing the crucial wickets of Kamindu Mendis for 15, adding just two runs to his overnight 13, and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva for...

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka faced imminent defeat tottering on 43 for 3 wickets in reply to Australia's mammoth first iñnings 654 for 6 declared in only the second day's play of the first test tripped in their usually favourite backyard before a highly cheering...

By Srian Obeyesekere Australia ground Sri Lanka to the dust amassing 330 for the loss of two wickets with Usman Khawaja and standing captain Steve Smith striking facile centuries on the opening day of the first test match at the Galle International Stadium on...

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka renews rivalry against a Steve Smith led Australia in a home series in a 2-test series starting on January 29 Wednesday in familiar Galle climes that has often favoured the hosts on a fairly pleasing note despite a 20 to 5 win deficit...