With the 14-game regular season completed among the 18 counties, here is a look back at some of the highlights

A look at some of the key elements of their performance which came together in Galle

The allrounder could play his first Test in five years having not played first-class cricket since 2019

The offspinner returns to Galle, the scene of his Test debut, as one of the most prolific Australian bowlers

Australia need to rejig their middle order if Head isn't available for the Galle Test

The batters have stumbled in the ODIs and things are unlikely to get any easier

The visitors' spinners were handled with ease in Colombo leaving Aaron Finch with issues to ponder

His century stand with Mendis headlined a record Sri Lanka chase against Australia

Ashton Agar is also struggling with a side strain, just like Stoinis

Kane Richardson the latest quick to the sidelined with injury in Sri Lanka

The visitors' depth is being tested by injury but the pressure will be on Sri Lanka's top order

Injuries have altered plans, but Andrew McDonald is keen for players to be in action rather than carrying drinks

Head coach believes team had been "really good over a period of time'" before Shanaka changed the course of the game

Niroshan Dickwella set up Sri Lanka A's chase before the Australian spinners hit back

The home side needs one of the top order to convert a start into a substantial score

Australia will likely be without Mitchell Starc in the second game after he suffered a badly cut finger in the first match

"I feel like I'm playing on skill now. I don't want to be a survivor, that's no fun"

The squad has come together this week for the first time since their ODI World Cup win

Asian conditions have seen Hazlewood not feature in all Tests, even though his subcontinental T20 stocks keep rising

Australia legspinner says tournament will do Indian cricket - and world cricket - a "world of good"