Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to underpin a stronger economic recovery as the country gradually pulls ahead from its worst financial crisis in decades. The decision,

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Later, the Sri Lankan team visited Jellipalli village in Kuderu Mandal, where they observed a green grape vineyard and mango orchard cultivated by farmer Adinarayana. They also attended a demonstration on the preparation of bio stimulants like Ghana Jeevamrutham and drava Jeevamrutham.

Steve Smith scored a century on Day 1 of the Test series opener against Sri Lanka while also completing 10,000 runs in the longest format of the game.

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Sri Lanka's central bank held its overnight policy rate steady on Wednesday to cement a stronger economic recovery for the country hit by its worst financial crisis in decades. The decision comes just days ahead of the new government's first full-year budget due to be presented in Parliament next month.

Steve Smith smashed a century on the first day of the Test series against Sri Lanka, marking the milestone of 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

Get all the Live Score and commentary of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia from the Galle International Stadium in Galle.

After enjoying one of their most dominant days on the sub-continent can Australia continue to grind Sri Lanka into the dust at Galle?