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After a miss at Sydney, Smith looking to put 10,000 Test runs milestone out of his mind in Galle
Galle, January 28: Australia stand-in captain Steven Smith is looking to put the 10,000 Test runs milestone out of his head in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka.
Skipper Smith seeks adaptability as Australia prepare for spin trial in Sri Lanka
Galle, Jan 28: Australia’s stand-in captain Steven Smith has issued a clear message to his teammates as they gear up for a challenging two-Test series in Galle against Sri Lanka: be ready for spin and surprises. With his vast experience on the subcontinent, Smith knows all too well the challenges the surfaces in Sri Lanka pose, particularly in Galle, a venue infamous for its spin-friendly conditions.
Sri Lanka adds extra ODI to Australia's upcoming tour schedule
Colombo, January 15: The Sri Lanka Cricket Board, in coordination with Cricket Australia, has announced the addition of an extra ODI to Australia's upcoming tour schedule, as per ICC.
Steven Smith predicts bright future for young prodigy Sam Konstas
Melbourne, January 10: Australia's interim captain Steven Smith expects a "bright future" for young Sam Konstas after witnessing his explosive display in the Boxing Day Test against India.
Connolly earns maiden call-up for Sri Lanka Test; McSweeney, Kuhnemann, Murphy included
Melbourne, Jan 9: Western Australia’s young all-rounder Cooper Connolly has received his maiden Test call-up, while Nathan McSweeney has been recalled after missing the latter part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled to kick off from January 29 in Galle.
He was more focused on being match-winner than reaching 10,000 runs: Pat Cummins on Smith's dismissal
Sydney, January 5: Steven Smith fell agonizingly short of reaching the monumental 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket, dismissed for 9999 career runs on Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test on Sunday. The Australian star's dismissal at the hands of Prasidh Krishna ended his chance to achieve the milestone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal
Sydney, January 5: Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal.
We all thought it was out: Beau Webster contemplates Virat's ruled out catch
Sydney, January 3: Debutant Beau Webster felt Australia were "unfortunate" to be on the opposite side of the decision which saw the third umpire ruling out Steven Smith's attempted catch for India stalwart Virat Kohli's dismissal on the opening day of the Sydney Test.