Angelo Mathews played a crucial innings of 76 to help Sri Lanka avert an innings defeat against Australia in the second test ...

Wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis took a brilliant catch to dismiss centurion Steve Smith on Day 3 (Saturday, February 8) of the second Test in the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Australia.

Angelo Mathews's gutsy 76 helped Sri Lanka to avoid an innings defeat in the second test in Galle on Saturday but Australia remained on course for a 2-0 series sweep.

Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211 ...

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In the final half hour of day three, Australia finally struck the pivotal blows to put them within sight of a 2-0 victory ...

Australia find themselves on the verge of whitewashing Sri Lanka in their home after almost 21 years as they left them on 211 ...

Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis had given Sri Lanka hope but the home side lost late wickets to finish on the brink ...

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon passes 550 Test wickets as he helps his side close in on victory in the second Test in Sri ...