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SLC gets official warning for Galle pitch

The ICC has given Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) an official warning for preparing a "poor" pitch in Galle for the first Test against Australia that was played from August 31-September 3

07-Oct-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Johnson 'hasn't lost his mojo' - Clarke

Australia's captain, Michael Clarke, does not believe Mitchell Johnson is past his best, but he has conceded the selectors will face a tough decision on which fast men to play in the first Test in South Africa

21-Sep-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Dilshan to stay at No. 5

Tillakaratne Dilshan has admitted his side are finding it hard to deal with the retirement of Muttiah Muralitharan and said it would take time for them to groom bowlers who could win them Tests

20-Sep-2011•Sa'adi Thawfeeq in Colombo

As special a day as I've had - Clarke

Australia's 1-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, completed with a draw at the SSC in Colombo, was one of Michael Clarke's proudest days

20-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig at the SSC

Nielsen stands down as Australia's coach

Tim Nielsen has stood down as Australia's coach after helping the side to a series victory in Sri Lanka

20-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig and Brydon Coverdale

Captain Clarke delivers series victory

In his first series as Test captain, Michael Clarke has delivered Australia a 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka, moved them up to fourth in the ICC rankings, and broken his own personal drought with his first Test century in 18 months

20-Sep-2011•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Mathews elated after maiden ton

Angelo Mathews said that he felt "great" after getting over the barrier of scoring his maiden hundred on the fourth day of the third Test against Australia

19-Sep-2011•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Hughes hundred hurts Sri Lanka's hopes

Phillip Hughes scored his first Test century in two-and-a -half years to give Australia every chance of playing out a series-winning draw at the SSC

19-Sep-2011•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Mathews helps Sri Lanka build lead

It took until the third-last day of the series, but Sri Lanka finally delivered all the way through their batting order as Angelo Mathews, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene made half-centuries to grind Australia down at the SSC

18-Sep-2011•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Second new ball will be key - Hussey

Michael Hussey says he is wary of saying he is in good form and believes the second new ball on the third day will be crucial to the fate of the match

17-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Sangakkara guides solid Sri Lanka

There are few things Kumar Sangakkara has failed to achieve in Test cricket. As he walked off the SSC ground on the second afternoon of his 100th Test, he knew that one of those unfulfilled goals - playing in a win over Australia - was one step closer

17-Sep-2011•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Worked on leaving the ball well - Marsh

Of all the areas in which Shaun Marsh has excelled in his first two Test innings, leaving the ball unless he has to play it must sit near the top

16-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Marsh stars again on hard-fought day

Shaun Marsh justified Australia's decision to keep him at No.3 by making a wonderful 81, but Sri Lanka finished the first day with a slight edge in a match they must win to draw the series

16-Sep-2011•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Two-Test series unsatisfactory - Sangakkara

On the eve of his 100th Test, Kumar Sangakkara has called on the ICC to do away with two-Test series, describing such scheduling as "unsatisfying"

15-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Siddle to shed aggro, bowl fuller

Peter Siddle, who will replace the injured Ryan Harris in Austalia's line-up in Colombo, will look to bowl fuller lengths against Sri Lanka, as opposed to his usual short-pitched fare

15-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Injured Harris ruled out of Test

Peter Siddle will take the place of an injured Ryan Harris in Australia's team for the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo

15-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Sri Lanka look to level series

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

15-Sep-2011•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

Harris in serious doubt for third Test

Ryan Harris, the Australia fast bowler, is in considerable doubt for the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo after scans revealed a minor hamstring strain sustained on the final day of the second Test in Pallekele

14-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Opening my primary job - Watson

Shane Watson has reiterated his desire to stay at the top of the order for Australia but said that if he has to bowl more overs for the team he may need to be played in a different role

13-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

Australia seek reward for effort

Australia's meticulous planning and organised performance against a Sri Lankan team that has floundered rather more than it has flourished will count for very little should the hosts gather themselves and win the final Test in Colombo

13-Sep-2011•Daniel Brettig in Colombo

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