Steve Smith hit his 36th Test century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex Carey as Australia powered to 3-330 at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The Aussies will look to reinforce their advantage.
First there’s an LBW decision reviewed from Jayasuriya, with the umpire saying it’s not out, the bowler sends it upstairs and the umpire is deemed correct. Sri Lanka have now run out of reviews.
Understandably keyed up on debut, Connolly looked like he just needed to take a few more deep breaths.Advertisement lex Carey of Australia walks off after he was dismissed during day three of the Second Test match in the series between Sri Lanka and Australia at GalleCarey is bowled on 156, his second highest Test score and century ever after 111 against South Africa.
The young man was ready to face his first ball, but will have to wait while drinks are served. A nervous wait.A nice four runs coming from Beau Webster from the reverse sweep, a shot that the normally orthodox Steve Smith enjoyed great success yesterday employing.
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