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Khawaja Joins Bradman As Only Other Aussie Aged Over 38 To Hit Test Double Ton
Usman Khawaja: 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.
Khawaja is also the only Australian man to hit a double century in Sri Lanka. He had earlier overtaken Justin Langer's 166 in Colombo in 2004 as the highest score by an Australian in Sri Lanka.
Moreover, he became the first Australian to score a double-ton in Asia since Jason Gillespie's famous 201 not out against Bangladesh in 2006. The others to score double ton in Tests are Matthew Hayden (201 not out vs India in Chennai), Dean Jones (210 vs India in the 1986 Madras tied Test), Greg Chappell (235 v Pakistan in Faisalabad in 1980 and Mark Taylor (334no against Pakistan in Peshawar in 1998).
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New South Wales: Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
International Masters League To Kick Off In Navi Mumbai On February 22
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Aus Vs SL: Khawaja-Smith Unbeaten Centuries Powers Australia To 330/2
Galle Cricket Stadium: Australia dominated Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Wednesday as opener Usman Khawaja and stand-in skipper Steve Smith scored unbeaten centuries to take the visitors 330/2 at Stumps.
स्टीव स्मिथ 35 टेस्ट शतक तक पहुंचने वाले तीसरे सबसे तेज बल्लेबाज बने (लीड-1)
Steve Smith: एक रन के साथ ऐतिहासिक 10,000 रन का आंकड़ा छूने के बाद, स्टीव स्मिथ ने अपना 35वां टेस्ट शतक बनाया और बुधवार को श्रीलंका के खिलाफ पहले टेस्ट के पहले दिन ऑस्ट्रेलिया को 330/2 पर पहुंचने में मदद की। स्टंप्स के समय स्मिथ 104 रन बनाकर खेल रहे थे, जबकि उस्मान ख्वाजा 147 रन बनाकर नाबाद थे। उन्होंने ऑस्ट्रेलियाई पारी को संभाला और तीसरे विकेट के लिए 195 रन की साझेदारी की।
Steve Smith Becomes Third Fastest Batter To Reach 35 Test Hundred (Ld)
Steve Smith: After reaching the historic 10,000-run milestone with a single, Steve Smith went on to score his 35th Test century and helped Australia reach 330/2 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Wednesday. Smith was batting on 104 at stumps with Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 147, having anchored the Australian innings, raising 195 runs for the third wicket partnership.
Steve Smith Is The Best Modern-day Test Match Player, Says Vaughan
Steve Smith: Former England captain Michael Vaughan heaped praise on Steve Smith, suggesting that his achievement puts him in a rare category, one that invites comparisons with the legendary Don Bradman, after the right-handed batter became only the fourth Australian batsman to surpass 10,000 runs in Test cricket.
‘Nice To Tick That Off': Smith After 10,000 Test Runs Milestone
The Sydney Morning Herald: After becoming only the fourth Australian to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on day one of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, Steve Smith felt “nice to tick that off” with a flick wide of mid-on off Prabath Jayasuriya.
'No Stress. I Get It', Selector Reveals Konstas' Response To Axing For First Test Vs SL
World Test Championship: Nineteen-year-old Australian cricket prodigy Sam Konstas displayed composure and professionalism after being left out of the playing XI for the opening Test against Sri Lanka, according to selector Tony Dodemaide, who reassured that Konstas remains a crucial part of Australia's plans for the future and revealed the youngster's classy response to being dropped for the opener.
Smith Reaches 10000 Test Runs Milestone, Second-fastest Australian To Achieve The Feat
Galle International Stadium: Veteran batter Steve Smith completed his 10,000 Test run with his first scoring shot on day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka here at Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. The stand-in skipper became the fourth Australian man to reach a rare milestone and the overall 15th man to achieve the feat.
Vishwa Fernando Joins Warwickshire For County Championship 2025
The Kia Oval: Sri Lankan left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando is set to bolster Warwickshire's pace attack in the early stages of the 2025 County Championship. The experienced Test bowler, who has claimed 79 wickets in the longest format, will represent the Bears in their Division One matches in April.
Skipper Smith Seeks Adaptability As Australia Prepare For Spin Trial In Sri Lanka
Galle International Cricket Stadium: Australia’s stand-in captain Steven Smith has issued a clear message to his teammates as they gear up for a challenging two-Test series in Galle against Sri Lanka: be ready for spin and surprises. With his vast experience on the subcontinent, Smith knows all too well the challenges the surfaces in Sri Lanka pose, particularly in Galle, a venue infamous for its spin-friendly conditions.
U19 WC: Trisha Gongadi Becomes First Player To Hit Century In The Tournament
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New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr Named ICC Women’s Cricketer Of The Year
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr as the winner of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
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