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Clarke drained by 'tough summer'

Clarke drained by 'tough summer'

Michael Clarke faces more headaches to rebuild his team and iron out problems, after the retirements of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey

06-Jan-2013•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Retiring Hussey steers Australia to victory

Retiring Hussey steers Australia to victory

Michael Hussey is one of cricket's finest finishers, so it was only fitting that he ended his international career by steering Australia to victory and a series clean-sweep over Sri Lanka

06-Jan-2013•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Spinners can rescue us - Karunaratne

Spinners can rescue us - Karunaratne

Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne said his side would target a lead in excess of 150 when they resume their second innings 87 runs ahead and with three wickets in hand, in Sydney on the fourth day

05-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

Australia tighten grip on Test

Australia tighten grip on Test

Australia tightened their hold on the Sydney Test on the third day and stand an excellent chance of sealing a clean sweep against Sri Lanka

05-Jan-2013•The Report by Siddhartha Talya

Sri Lanka fight but Australia build lead

Sri Lanka fight but Australia build lead

Ostensibly, Australia finished the second day at the SCG in front. In reality, this was a much more even day's play than most throughout the series, and one that will give Sri Lanka some hope of upsetting Michael Clarke's men - a slim hope, perhaps, but a

04-Jan-2013•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Thirimanne shows the future is not bleak

Thirimanne shows the future is not bleak

Not many of the 26,000 at the SCG knew Lahiru Thirimanne upon his arrival at the crease, yet they rose to give him a warm ovation when he departed short of the three-figure score

03-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

Thirimanne pushes Sri Lanka to 294

Thirimanne pushes Sri Lanka to 294

Lahiru Thirimanne and Mahela Jayawardene helped Sri Lanka to a total of 294 when they were dismissed late on the first day in Sydney

02-Jan-2013•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Five bowlers chase farewell win for Hussey

Five bowlers chase farewell win for Hussey

As they seek one more chance for Michael Hussey to roar the team victory song, Australia will field four fast bowlers in a Sydney Test match for the first time in 58 years

02-Jan-2013•Daniel Brettig in Sydney

Injured Eranga doubtful for third Test

Injured Eranga doubtful for third Test

Sri Lanka's preparation for the Sydney Test has been thrown into further turmoil after Shaminda Eranga sprained an ankle during training on the eve of the match

02-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando

Batsmen need to take control - Mahela

Batsmen need to take control - Mahela

Before the tour, Sri Lanka's bowling appeared to be the weakness. But their batting collapses have left the bowlers with little to defend

02-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando

Series decided, but emotional finale awaits

Series decided, but emotional finale awaits

ESPNcricinfo's preview of the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney

02-Jan-2013•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

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