Australia have finalised Travis Head as Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Khawaja was partnered by Nathan McSweeney first and later Sam Konstas during their most-recent Test series against India at home.

The tourists are also expected to include left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who is poised to partner Nathan Lyon in what would be his first test in two years

Slightly over pitched from Asitha, outside off, Usman Khawaja comes forward and drives it gloriously through the covers, for his first boundary. Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score: FOUR! Third boundary of the over!

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

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.

Travis Head set to open the batting for Australia in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, replacing Usman Khawaja.

Australian selectors have ignored the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka, promoting Travis Head to opener for Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

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 has ousted Sam Konstas from the top of the Australian batting order for the first Test against Sri Lanka.