Australia off to a solid start
Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting, a surprise choice as his opening partner with Matthew Hayden getting a rest, gave Australia a solid start in their three-day tour game against a Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI at the Colombo Cricket Club
Wisden Cricinfo staff
02-Mar-2004
Australia 110 for 0 (Langer 30*, Ponting 60*) v Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI
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Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting, a surprise choice as his opening partner with Matthew Hayden getting a rest, gave Australia a solid start in their three-day tour game against a Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI at the Colombo Cricket Club. At lunch on the opening day, Australia were 110 for 0, with Ponting unbeaten on 60. Langer's contribution was a rather more sedate 30.
Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Damien Martyn and Jason Gillespie will sit this one out, as Australia went in with five bowlers. Brett Lee, Brad Williams and Michael Kasprowicz provided the pace, while Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill were both selected in the final warm-up game before the first Test starts on March 8.