Sri Lanka v Australia: second men's cricket Test, day three live
Briefly

Australia's Day Three began with Smith and Carey dominating the Sri Lankan bowling attack, showcasing their skills and building an impressive partnership. In the 83rd over, they celebrated reaching a 250-run partnership, making Sri Lanka's task even harder. Nishan Peiris briefly managed to threaten by delivering accurate balls, while Jayasuriya applied pressure with sharp spin. The sun shone brightly in Galle as players prepared for another day, with Carey exemplifying discipline through wicket-keeping drills, indicating a well-motivated Australian side ready to capitalize on their strong position.
In the 83rd over, Smith's drive brings up a significant 250 partnership with Carey, highlighting the necessity for Sri Lanka to break their rhythm.
Nishan Peiris starts the 82nd over with a tight approach, managing to keep Carey at bay with four dots before giving away a single.
On the 81st over, Jayasuriya's sharp spin challenges Smith, who nearly edges one and ultimately misplays a shot, showcasing struggles against the spin.
As day three begins, there's notable enthusiasm among players, reflecting on Carey's early commitment to rigorous wicket-keeping drills after a long innings.
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