Australia win 2nd Test, series against Sri Lanka

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle.
Cricket-Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
(Reuters) -A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Australia's first series victory in Sri Lanka since 2011 is a timely boost for a team that will be defending their World Test Championship (WTC) title in the final against South Africa in June.
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SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test: Former Sri Lanka Captain Dimuth Karunaratne Retires From All Forms Of Cricket
Karunaratne, 36, scored 7222 runs in Tests at a healthy average of nearly 40, including a top score of 244. He also played 50 ODIs, scoring 1,316 runs
Cricket-Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series
(Reuters) -Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka's first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second test.
Australia Complete Test Series Clean Sweep Over Sri Lanka; End 19-Year Wait For THIS Record
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Former Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne to retire after second Australia test
Former Sri Lanka test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from the format after his 100th match, the final test of Sri Lanka's two-test series against Australia in Galle on Thursday.
Etihad Airways completes cricket tour of Sri Lanka
The Etihad Airways cricket team recently concluded a memorable tour of Sri Lanka, engaging in a competitive series against Saracens Sports Club. The matches were played at Rifle Green in Colombo, providing a fitting stage for an exciting contest.
Australia on the brink of series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka
Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. The visitors will try to wrap up the Sri Lankan innings early on the fourth morning and chase down the target in a bid to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
Beau Webster called out over 'stupid' cricket act as Nathan Lyon creates history against Sri Lanka
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Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
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SL Vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Photo - Check Best Pictures From Galle International Cricket Stadium
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Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock
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Sri Lankan skipper of 1996, Arjuna Ranatunga challenges the current Indian cricket team
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Nathan Lyon's special connection with Galle! Legendary spinner reaches 550 wickets during Sri Lanka Test
Nathan Lyon has become just the third Australian bowler to take 550 wickets in Test cricket. Lyon got to the milestone on Day ...