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.

A touching tribute to the late great Shane Warne by cricket fans in Galle has been praised by the champion leg-spinner's family. One

Australia has Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja’s first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.

In 2016, he appeared clueless against spin at the venue. Almost nine years on, he disrupted spin with a wide range of shots

Three people were shot dead in the Panangala area of Hiniduma, Galle, last night. Police said that two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire with a T56-type firearm. ..

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 sub-continent. Their previous best in Asia came back in 1980 in Faisalabad against Pakistan, where they posted 617.

Australia’s spinners look set to heap more misery on Sri Lanka in Galle, while a first innings lead over England is up for grabs in Melbourne in the Women’s Ashes. Follow the action.

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.

Usman Khawaja formed a formidable 266-run partnership with Steve Smith as the duo guided Australia over the 400-run mark.

Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday, January 29. ( More Cricket News)

Steve Smith has finally fallen - but the Aussies hold a commanding position early on day two of the first Test against India

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. ..