Connolly Debuts as Australia Seeks Series Sweep in Sri Lanka

In the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia, which began on February 6 in Galle, Australia is aiming for a 2-0 series sweep after winning the first Test by an innings and 242 runs. Sri Lanka made three changes to their lineup, including the return of Pathum Nissanka, while captain Dimuth Karunaratne plays his 100th Test before retiring. Australia debuted 21-year-old all-rounder Cooper Connolly, who has had a promising start in first-class cricket, replacing Todd Murphy in a squad aiming to leverage the spin-friendly conditions. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and opted to bat first, seeking to recover from their heavy defeat in the previous match. The weather conditions are clear, but the pitch is expected to deteriorate, providing significant turn for bowlers. Both teams are looking to capitalize on the match's conditions as they pursue a strong performance.