Smith, Khawaja rebuild

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.
Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win
Steven Smith backed Usman Khawaja for Australia's Ashes opening spot after his stunning double century against Sri Lanka, praising the veteran batter's resilience and form as Australia fine-tunes preparations for the World Test Championship Final.
Sri Lanka Vs Australia LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test Day 2: Smith, Khawaja rebuild after early wickets in morning session
Khawaja's wicket fell just before Josh Inglis was allowed to bat, given he was off the field for long portions of day one. This means Alex Carey earns a promotion up to number five.Carey has consistently batted lower than his quality indicates he should.
Australia take control after Khawaja and Inglis pummel Sri Lanka
Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.
Khawaja notches double century and Australia is 475-3 at lunch on 2nd day against Sri Lanka
Opener Usman Khawaja’s maiden double century powered Australia to a commanding 475 for three at lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: Australia score after 12 overs is 53/2
Australia. Steven Smith 0 (1) Usman Khawaja 11 (19) Sri Lanka. Prabath Jayasuriya 1/0 (1) Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: Australia. Marnus L
Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka.
Australia 85-2 after Sri Lanka strike early in second Test
Sri Lanka grabbed two early wickets but Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja steadied the ship as Australia reached 85-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Galle on Friday. Khawaja, who hammered a maiden double hundred in the first Test,
Sri Lanka Vs Australia LIVE SCORE, 2nd Test: SL get crucial Khawaja wicket soon after lunch break
Sri Lanka got a couple of early wickets of Head and Labuschagne, before Smith and Khawaja reconstructed the innings. However, SL got the big wicket of Khawaja just after the lunch break.
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'Travis Head is a legend' - Sam Konstas breaks silence after being released from Australia squad for Sri Lanka Tests
Sam Konstas breaks silence after being released from Australia squad for Sri Lanka Tests (Image source : getty images) Young ...
1st Test: Australia opener Usman Khawaja achieves unique feat with double hundred against Sri Lanka
Usman Khawaja completed his maiden double century in Tests, which is also the first by an Australian batter in Sri Lanka, ...
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Usman Khawaja calls out wife and kids detail in pointed response to Michael Clarke with epic 200
Usman Khawaja insists he's not consumed by individual ... Clarke with a majestic double century in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Khawaja made a majestic 232, while Steve Smith ...
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Usman Khawaja reveals his retirement plan ahead of Sri Lanka tour, wants to play this big series before bowing out, says 'I'm not afraid to...'
Usman Khawaja talked about his retirement plan and expressed his desire to feature in Ashes one last time before bowing out ...