Australian opener Usman Khawaja on Wednesday scored a sublime century on a turning track in Galle, ending a 19-month wait for a triple-figure score. Khawaja credited his faith, family, and perspective beyond cricket for keeping him grounded.

Usman Khawaja must have thought he'd never make a double century in Test cricket - especially after he was left stranded on 195 not out by a controversial call from Pat Cummins two years ago. Khawaja cracked a magnificent 232 in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday,

Galle: Usman Khawaja etched his name alongside the legendary Donald Bradman by becoming only the second Australian aged over 38 to score a Test double-century. The Aussie opener Khawaja struck his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

Usman Khawaja becomes the first Australian batter to score a double century in Australia. While centuries from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis put Australia in a commanding position in the Galle test. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

Usman Khawaja became the first Australian to hit a double century in Sri Lanka during 1st Test match in Galle.