Australia vs Sri Lanka: Aaron Finch hopes to see Ashton Agar evolve into a 'real finisher' in T20Is
• 5 years agoAustralia captain Aaron Finch is hoping spin bowler Ashton Agar can blossom into a swashbuckling “finisher” in the batting lineup to give the team more flexibility ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Skipper Aaron Finch cleared to play T20I series; Sean Abbott replaces injured Andrew Tye
• 5 years agoCaptain Aaron Finch was Saturday cleared to play in Australia's opening Twenty20 against Sri Lanka, but the team was dealt a blow with fast bowler Andrew Tye ruled out of the series.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Pacer Lasith Malinga to lead visitors in three T20Is; Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dikwella also named in squad
• 6 years agoSri Lanka's T20 skipper Lasith Malinga, who skipped the recent Pakistan tour citing security fears, was on Thursday included in a 16-man squad to play against Australia.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Hosts end summer with Test series victory, but have work to do to win back team's faithful
Rex • 6 years agoAfter the sandpaper gate there was further disappointment as Australia had lost their first-ever home series to India. The 2-0 series win over the Sri Lankans came as a huge relief.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Pat Cummins' ability to deliver in all conditions is second to none, remarks Tim Paine
• 6 years agoAustralia captain Tim Paine paid a glowing tribute to Pat Cummins for his player of the series effort against Sri Lanka, calling him one of the best quicks in the world despite being the first change bowler for his side.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal believes visitors can bounce back from battering Down Under, do better at South Africa
• 6 years agoSri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal insisted Monday his battered team can lift their game and be competitive on the upcoming tour to South Africa despite being outplayed over two Tests by Australia.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Mitchell Starc guides hosts to 366-run win at Canberra as Tim Paine and Co sweep Test series
• 6 years agoA resurgent Mitchell Starc took five wickets as Australia wrapped up a confidence-boosting 2-0 series thrashing of Sri Lanka Monday, with the tourists skittled for 149 in the second Test at Canberra.
Highlights, Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test at Canberra, Day 4, Full Cricket Score: Hosts win by 366 runs, sweep series
Firstcricket Staff • 6 years agoFollow the full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary of the fourth day of second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Manuka Oval, Canberra on our live blog here.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Usman Khawaja says off-field stuff made things tougher for him to concentrate on game
• 6 years agoKhawaja’s older brother Arsalan was charged in December with creating what police described as fake plans for attacks against prominent people that led to the imprisonment of another man he saw as a rival for the affections of a woman.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc find form as visitors chase massive total in 2nd Test
• 6 years agoAt stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka were 17 without loss, chasing a huge 516 to win with two days remaining after Tim Paine declared Australia's second innings at 196 for three.