Usman Khawaja has made the first double-century of his Test career as Australia presses home its advantage against Sri Lanka on day two. Follow live.

Kuhnemann trapped Oshada Fernando (seven) lbw in the second over of the innings, while Starc removed fellow Dimuth Karunaratne (seven) shortly later thanks to a cracking catch from sub fielder Nathan McSweeney.

Australia has Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja’s first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.

Travis Head will open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, leaving Sam Konstas in a battle for a middle order position to save his spot in the side.

Travis Head set to open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, replacing Usman Khawaja.

Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

Steve Smith confirms Travis Head will open alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against Sri Lanka, with Sam Konstas being considered for the midd

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.

The rainy weather conditions have given Australia a selection problem for the opening test against Sri Lanka starting Wednesday, although one thing seems certain: Travis Head will open the batting

Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Right-hand batter Josh Inglis is set to make his debut in the longest format of the game as the Baggy Greens named him in the playing XI for the first match of the series.