Acting captain Steve Smith said the absence of Marnus Labuschagne was not a pointer to the Champions Trophy after being belted by Sri Lanka.

Australian team, led by Captain Steve Smith, is keenly focused on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy as they face Sri Lanka in two ODIs. These matches, taking place in Colombo, serve as the final preparation for the tournament starting February 19.

Kusal Mendis scored his fifth century and Dunith Wellalage took four wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in the second one-day international and swept the two-match series 2-0.

Charith Asalanka has scored a career-best 127 to help Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs in the opener of a two-match one-day international cricket series.

Australia will look to level things up as they lock horns against Sri Lanka in the second and final ODI match at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday, February 14. This a 2-match ODI series, with Steve Smith leading the Aussies in place of the injured Pat Cummins.

held up their end in Colombo as Sri Lanka were dismissed for a modest total of 214 despite a fighting century from their captain Charith Asalanka. With Travis Head rested, it was Australia's relatively experienced batting lineup that fell in a heap to be ...

Australia are thrashed by 174 runs by Sri Lanka in their final one-day international before their Champions Trophy opener against England.

Australia vs Sri Lanka, AUS vs SL, 1st ODI Live Score Streaming Online & Telecast Channel: All you need to know about catching the live stream of the match at Colombo.

Captain Steve Smith admitted Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be on Australia minds when they play Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week, the final warm-ups for the eight-team tournament

Australia take on Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI to be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday, February 12. This a 2-match ODI series, with Steve Smith leading the Aussies in place of the injured Pat Cummins.

Selectors will confirm Australia’s final squad as a bevvy of fringe players look to impress in the first of two ODIs against Sri Lanka in Colombo.