Australia in command

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
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Khawaja's maiden double century puts Australia in control against Sri Lanka
The left-handed opener resumed on 147 overnight and reached 204 before the break, batting alongside debutant Josh Inglis, who played a brisk knock of 44.
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Sri Lanka – Australia 1st Test: Smith double milestone, Khawaja put Australia on top
Australia dominated proceedings of the opening day’s play in the first Test match against host Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium with the foundation for the domination being laid by openers Usman Khawaja and Travis Head who gave the side a flying start with an opening wicket stand of 92 runs in just 87 balls.
Sri Lanka cenbank holds key policy rate steady as budget looms
Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to underpin a stronger economic recovery as the country gradually pulls ahead from its worst financial crisis in decades. The decision,
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Colombo hit with smog as air quality in Sri Lanka stabilizes
The Air Quality Index (AQI) across Sri Lanka has returned to normal levels today (30), according to the media spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Dr
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1st Test: Steve Smith slams 141-run knock versus Sri Lanka
Steve Smith ended with a score of 141 in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Australia resumed Day 2 on on 330/2 after 81.1 overs were possible yesterday.
Sri Lanka agrees with China's Sinopec to fast-track $3.7 billion refinery
Sri Lanka's foreign minister said on Wednesday that the South Asian island nation had signed an agreement with Chinese state energy giant Sinopec to fast-track a proposed $3.7 billion oil refinery in its southern port city of Hambantota.
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Sri Lanka’s Adani Controversy: Navigating Geopolitics, Transparency, and Sovereignty
The NPP government has announced that it is reviewing the Adani Group’s $442 million wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn.
Head set to open batting as Australia weighs options for first test against Sri Lanka
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
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Sri Lanka to renegotiate wind PPA with Adani Green Energy
The government of Sri Lanka plans to renegotiate the power purchase agreement (PPA) with India’s Adani Green Energy for a 484MW wind power project, aiming to reduce the cost to below $0.06 per unit.
Sri Lanka cenbank holds key policy rate steady ahead of budget
Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to cement a stronger economic recovery for the country hit by its worst financial crisis in decades. The decision comes just days ahead of the new government's first full-year budget due to be presented in Parliament next month.
Sri Lanka Vs Australia Live Cricket Score 1st Test Day 2: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Galle
Get all the Live Score and commentary of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia from the Galle International Stadium in Galle.
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Smith filthy after Sri Lanka's breakthrough wicket
Steve Smith was likely on his way to a double ton. That was until Sri Lanka's Vandersay came to the party. It left the Australian batter unhappy.
1st Test: Australia opener Usman Khawaja achieves unique feat with double hundred against Sri Lanka
Usman Khawaja scored his first Test double century, taking Australia to a strong position of 475-3 in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja and Steve Smith formed a formidable 266-run partnership,