India find themselves in a spot of bother after losing the Edgbaston Test but Australia's loss against Sri Lanka does their chances no harm in qualifying for the World Test Championship final for the second time in a row.
Steve Smith brought up his 28th Test century against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second Test at Galle, thereby going past Virat Kohli who has 27 Test centuries to his name.
The makeshift grandstand at the Galle International Stadium collapsed amidst terrifying weather during the second day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Australia ended up losing the game by six wickets after Pathum Nissanka scored a century and Kusal Mendis struck 87. Australia are trailing the five-match series.
Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc hit the training session at Pallekele stadium ahead of the five-match One-day International series against Sri Lanka, but it's unlikely he will be a part of the playing XI for the opener later on Tuesday despite the hosts woefully short of quick bowlers.
Australia have faced a heavy blow just before the start of the ODIs matches against Sri Lanka. They are now missing three top pacers.
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia will be dedicated to the legendary spinner Shane Warne.
The Australian cricket team will be woefully short of left-handed batters for the five-match T20 International series against Sir Lanka beginning with the game at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 11.
Buttler's complete domination of the Australian bowling, wherein he smashed five towering sixes and an equal number of boundaries.
Warner at the post-match press conference emulates Ronaldo's coke incident.