Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in second cricket test against Australia
Dimuth Karunaratne strode to the crease to start his 100th and last test match after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Australia.
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Cooper Connolly made his Australia debut on Thursday during the second Test of the series against Sri Lanka.
Earlier this week, Connolly’s blistering form in the Big Bash League (BBL) earned him the Player of the Tournament award. The left-handed batter was the highest run-scorer for the Perth Scorchers, showcasing his all-round capabilities in the competition and making a compelling case for his selection.
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Sri Lanka win toss, bat against Australia in second test
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and chose to bat in the second and final test against Australia in Galle on Thursday.
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