Usman Khawaja's maiden double century and a hundred on debut from Josh Inglis give Australia complete control of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
In 2016, he appeared clueless against spin at the venue. Almost nine years on, he disrupted spin with a wide range of shots
AUS vs SL 1st Test: Usman Khawaja Slams Historic Double Century In Galle, Becomes First Australian Batter To…
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Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Rain Forces Early Stump In Galle After Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Hit Tons
Khawaja, Smith put Sri Lanka to the sword in Galle
The sixth edition of the ‘It’s About Time’ travelling history museum will open doors in Galle from February 5-12 at the Galle Town Hall. ..
Steve Smith became the 15th member of test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330 for two on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.
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'Pretty chill' Khawaja scores 150, Inglis shows promise on Galle surfaceSteve Smith has finally fallen - but the Aussies hold a commanding position early on day two of the first Test against India
The total of 654 scored against Sri Lanka in the first innings in Galle is Australia’s 13th highest in Test history and their highest ever in the subcontinent. Their previous best in Asia came back in 1980 in Faisalabad against Pakistan, where they posted 617.
Stand-in captain Steven Smith scored his 10,000th Test run before completing the momentous occasion with a majestic century, while Usman Khawaja reached his 16th ton as Australia were rewarded for an aggressive approach against a spin-heavy Sri Lanka attack on a slow Galle surface.
Inglis, a wicketkeeper whose game has evolved so completely he has been named for his debut as a specialist batter with Alex Carey taking the gloves, received his cap from fellow Western Australian and former Test opener Geoff Marsh who is in Sri Lanka with a tour group.
Australia made a couple of tweaks to their batting order with Travis Head replacing Sam Konstas at the top and Josh Inglis, the debutant, set to come in at No 5 in the first of the two Tests against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Having been asked to bat out of position against an all-time great in treacherous conditions, it would be interesting to know the thoughts of Nathan McSweeney as he watched Josh Inglis waltz into the middle on debut with 400 on the board on an internet cafe Wi-Fi slow pitch.
The Shane Warne Stand was named in honour of the late, great spin king - and now he has been honoured in a similar way in Sri Lanka
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