Dhananjaya de Silva: Pitch won't spin from ball one
The Sri Lanka captain also heaps praise on Prabath Jayasuriya
29/01Stumps
1st Test, Australia tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jan 29-Feb 2 2025
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![Australia]( "Australia")
654/6d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
44/3 * (15 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
2.93
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
24/1 (2.4)
29/01Stumps
1st Test, Australia tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Jan 29-Feb 2 2025
-
![Australia]( "Australia")
654/6d -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
44/3 * (15 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
2.93
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
24/1 (2.4)
Smith on captaincy: I understand what's needed at certain times in subcontinent
Australia's stand-in captain says the team is ready for the spin challenge in Sri Lanka
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