Australia has won the toss and decided to bat first in the opening test match against Sri Lanka. Josh Inglis is making his test debut for Australia, which opted to play three spin bowlers on a wicket expected to assist slow bowlers.

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

Travis Head will replace Sam Konstas as Usman Khawaja's opening partner in the first test against Sri Lanka at Galle on Wednesday, Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith said on the eve of the match.

Geoff Allardice has stepped down as chief executive as the International Cricket Council continues its overhaul amid the ascension of powerful administrator Jay Shah.

He took over in 2020 after his predecessor, Manu Sawhney, was suspended, and was appointed full time in November 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Geoff Allardice has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive.Allardice joined the ICC in 2012 as ICC General Manager of Cricket. He joined ICC from Cricket Australia,