News

Marvan Atapattu stroked a fluent 133 to lead the Sri Lankan reply, but two quick wickets immediately after lunch gave Australia some hope of a fightback

Atapattu leads Sri Lankan riposte

Marvan Atapattu stroked a classy 133 - his 15th Test century - while the middle order chipped in with useful contributions to ensure that Sri Lanka were comfortably placed at close of play on the third day

Atapattu leads Sri Lankan riposte

11-Jul-2004•The Bulletin by Christian Ryan

Rain dampens intriguing contest

A gently intoxicating contest that has produced 928 runs now seems likely to end in a draw, with heavy rain delaying the start of play on this fourth morning at Cairns

On a day that rained water, wickets and runs, Australia muscled themselves into a strong position in the second Test at Cairns

Hayden and Martyn set up a classic finish

Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Sri Lankan captain, has backed India to win the next World Cup

'India can lift the next World Cup' - Ranatunga

In the latest round of National League matches, Glamorgan stayed top of the table despite going down by 17 runs against Northamptonshire

White and Roberts topple Glamorgan

Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Sri Lankan captain, has backed India to win the next World Cup

'India can lift the next World Cup' - Ranatunga

Atapattu leads Sri Lankan riposte

Brett Lee is slated to visit India next month in an attempt to get used to the subcontinental pitches before Australia's tour to the country in October

Lee to train in India

Arjuna Ranatunga, the former Sri Lankan captain, has backed India to win the next World Cup

'India can lift the next World Cup' - Ranatunga

Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 2 for 184 at the end of the second day of the second Test at Cairns

Atapattu and Sangakkara lead the chase to 517

Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 2 for 184 at the end of the second day of the second Test at Cairns

Atapattu and Sangakkara lead the chase to 517

Day 5 Bulletin - It's 527-all, as Sri Lanka hang on News - McGrath fined for swearing The Big Picture - Warne equals the record The progression of the record - A 109-year tradition

Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Cairns

10-Jul-2004

Australia stumble to a big total

Australia lost five wickets this morning, almost all to reckelss shotmaking, as Sri Lanka tried to claw their way back into the match

Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 2 for 184 at the end of the second day of the second Test at Cairns

Atapattu and Sangakkara lead the chase to 517