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Associated Press · 15h

Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test

Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.

The Independent · 20h

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025

Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs Australia from the Australia in Sri Lanka 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Cricket-Head replaces Konstas as Australia opener against Sri Lanka

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.

Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban

An Afghanistan Women’s XI will play a Cricket Without Borders XI in the match at Melbourne’s Junction Oval. It will bring together 21 female players who were formerly contracted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) before the Taliban regime re-took control in August 2021.

Afghan refugee cricketers in Australia to play first match since fleeing Taliban

More than three years after fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept to power, a women's team of refugee cricketers will play an exhibition match in Melbourne on Thursday, hoping it will be a first step on the path to full internationals.

The National on MSN · 23h

Afghan cricketers ready to represent ‘millions of women’ in Australia exhibition match

Afghanistan female cricketers said Thursday's exhibition match in Australia will be a "historic moment" and that the team will "represent millions of women" back home denied their rights. The Afghan team reunites after more than three years for an exhibition game against a Cricket Without Borders XI at Melbourne’s Junction Oval.

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Women’s Ashes: England slip to 47-3 against Australia

England face Australia on day one of the Test in the Women’s Ashes – follow score updates, radio commentary and video highlights.

52mon MSN

Christina Matthews inducted into Australian cricket hall of fame

Former Australia wicketkeeper, vice-captain and long-time cricket administrator inducted ahead of women's Ashes Test at the ...

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Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: Rain Forces Early Stump In Galle After Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja Hit Tons

Here are the highlights of Day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Galle International ...

2hon MSN

Cricket Australia’s first female boss ‘a long way off’ according Hall of Fame inductee

Christina Matthews made her mark on the game as a champion wicketkeeper and a trailblazing administrator and is still pushing ...

47mon MSN

Christina Matthews on the ‘incredible honour’ of joining Cricket Australia Hall of Fame

The location to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame was an easy choice for Christina Matthews.

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Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team To Take Field With Pride, But Thorny Issue Remains In A Stalemate

Afghanistan women's cricket team will take the field in an exhibition match in Australia, but their cricketing plight remains ...

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