Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis helped Australia into the record books, while Nishan Peiris set a record he'd like to forget. Here are the quick hits from day two of the first Test in Galle.
Australia opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred in Tests on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He became the first Australian to achieve the landmark in Sri Lanka.
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.
Usman Khawaja etched his name in history by scoring a double century in the first Test against Sri Lanka, which is currently taking place at the scenic Galle Cricket Stadium. Khawaja made 232 runs while Steve Smith and Josh Inglis scored a century as the visitors posted a huge total of 654 on the board.
Usman Khawaja completed his maiden double century in Tests, which is also the first by an Australian batter in Sri Lanka, leading the visitors to a commanding 475 for 3 at lunch on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.
Usman Khawaja became the first Australian to hit a double century in Sri Lanka during 1st Test match in Galle.
Mitchell Starc achieved a significant milestone by taking the important wicket of Dimuth Karunaratne during the second innings of the first Test. This marked the 700th wicket of his international career across all formats.
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.
The Ashes mind games have begun, with English supporters launching a stunning accusation against Usman Khawaja and Steve
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,
Usman Khawaja scores his first-ever double century in Sri Lanka, making history as the first Australian to do so in Galle