
Sri Lankan offspinner Muttiah Muralitharan flights a delivery to South African batsman Jacques Kallis on the first day of the first Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Durban's Kingsmead cricket stadium, 26 December 2000. Looking on is South African umpire Dave Orchid.© AFP

Sri Lankan pace man Dilhara Fernando is congratulated by his team members 26 December 2000 after taking the wicket of South Africab opening batsman Boeta Dippenaar for 11 during the first day of the first cricket Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka held at Durban's Kingsmead stadium.© AFP

West Indian fast bowler Courtney Walsh (C) celebrates with his teammates after taking the wicket of Australian batsman Matthew Hayden caught behind for 13 on the first day of the fourth Test Match at the MCG in Melbourne 26 December 2000. At lunch Australia is 77-2 with Mark Waugh and Justin Langer the two not out batsmen.© AFP