FOLLOW LIVE: Alex Carey, Steve Smith put Australia in commanding position over Sri Lanka ahead of day three

Australia lost seven wickets in less than a session after Sri Lanka fought back early on day three. Follow all the action in our live blog.

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Matt Kuhnemann celebrates his second wicket of the day.
Matt Kuhnemann celebrates his second wicket of the day. Credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

CRICKET: Australia took three late wickets on day three to keep Sri Lanka’s lead in check ahead of a huge day four tomorrow. Recap all the action in our blog.

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And welcome to day three at Galle!

Alex Carey (139*) and Steve Smith (120*) will resume their mammoth partnership.

There’s no official word yet on whether Josh Inglis will bat, following back soreness yesterday, although he was spotted running twos this morning.

We might have to wait until when (or if!) a wicket falls to find out.

Australia lead by 73 runs (3-330).

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