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Kasprowicz takes seven as Australia romp to 149-run win

Michael Kasprowicz produced a stunning spell of medium-fast bowling - 7 for 39 from 17.4 overs - to lead Australia to an emphatic 149-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin

03-Jul-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Christian Ryan

Gilchrist and Dyson criticise drop-in pitch

Australia's stand-in captain, Adam Gilchrist, and Sri Lanka's Australian coach, John Dyson, were heavily critical of the drop-in pitch at the Marrara Oval, after the Darwin Test finished inside three days for the second year running.

03-Jul-2004•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Darwin

Day 3 Bulletin - Kasprowicz takes seven as Australia romp to 149-run win Quotes - Gilchrist and Dyson criticise pitch The Big Picture - Michael Kasprowicz enjoys his moment in the Darwin sun

02-Jul-2004

Jayasuriya the key, says McGrath

Australia's back-to-form fast bowler Glenn McGrath has said that he will be targeting Sanath Jayasuriya's wicket when Sri Lanka begin their chase for 312 on the third day of the first Test at the Marrara Oval tomorrow

02-Jul-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Gilchrist and Lehmann set Sri Lanka stiff target after McGrath shines

Darren Lehmann and Adam Gilchrist reeled off characteristically cavalier 50s in trying conditions after Glenn McGrath had skittled the Sri Lankans, as Australia took charge of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara Oval in Darwin

02-Jul-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Christian Ryan

'We can knock the Australians over' - Vaas

Chaminda Vaas, who took 5 for 31 on the opening day of the first Test at the Marrara Oval, has said that Sri Lanka were confident they could bowl Australia out, even without Muttiah Muralitharan in the squad

01-Jul-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Australia need a series win to maintain lead

Australia's 15-point lead over South Africa in the ICC's Test Championship table could become less cushy if they fail to win the forthcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka

30-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Warne chases Murali's shadow

Shane Warne's pursuit of Muttiah Muralitharan's world record for the most Test wickets is certain to grab the limelight as Australia take on Sri Lanka at the Marrara Oval in Darwin tomorrow, the first Test in the two-match Top End tour

30-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Australia won't focus on Warne's record - Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist has said that the Australian team will not work around Shane Warne's attempt to break Muttiah Muralitharan's Test record

30-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Ponting drops out of Darwin Test

Ricky Ponting has dropped out of the first Test against Sri Lanka, which gets underway at Darwin on July 1

29-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Atapattu fit for Darwin Test

Marvan Atapattu has expressed confidence about his fitness for the first Test against Australia after a sore back forced him out of Sri Lanka's only warm-up game before the Test series

29-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Ponting a doubt for first Test

Ricky Ponting will make a late decision about his availability for Thursday's first Test against Sri Lanka at Darwin, after flying 2000 miles south to Launceston, Tasmania, to visit two critically ill members of his extended family

28-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Dilshan steers the Sri Lankans home

Tillakaratne Dilshan's patient 66 helped the Sri Lankans overhaul a modest fourth innings target of 187 and record a confidence-boosting win in their tour game against the Northern Territory Chief Minister's XI at Darwin

27-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

McGrath ready to go

An elated Glenn McGrath is completely satisfied with his fitness and has declared himself

27-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Sri Lanka on course for victory

Sri Lanka had much the better of proceedings on the third day of their four-day tour match against the Northern Terrotory Chief Minister's XI at the Marrara Cricket Ground

26-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Lehmann - 'I'm the last of my kind'

Darren Lehmann, the Australian batsman, has insisted that he is the last of his kind of cricketer; the drinking and smoking sort, and has also promised he will be putting the booze on the backburner for a while

25-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Warne suggests Murali might still play

Shane Warne hasn't ruled out the possibility of Muttiah Muralitharan taking part in the Test series against Australia, even though Murali announced he would not be taking part for personal reasons

25-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

MacGill told to return from his holidays

Stuart MacGill, the Australian legspinner, has been called up to the national Test squad as a replacement for the injured Brad Williams

24-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Langer leads the way with 151

Justin Langer showed no ill effects of a foot injury, smashing 151 to guide Northern Territory Chief Minister's XI to 364 for 7 at the close of play on the first day of the tour match against the Sri Lankans at Darwin

24-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Langer's injury scare

Justin Langer's participation in the first Test against Sri Lanka has come under a cloud after he hurt his foot during nets

23-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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