Sri Lanka gave them a scare but the world champion Australians are a step closer to the VB series finals after victory in Adelaide.

Ashwell Prince, 28, has been named as Graeme Smith’s deputy in the absence of Jacques Kallis.

Ashley Giles’ long-term hip injury, which forced him home from England’s tour of Pakistan, is placing him in doubt for the India tour.

Adam Gilchrist has been fined 40% of his match fee after showing dissent towards a run-out decision.

The final day’s play at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium ended as a tame draw admist two of the most unlikely new ball pairings of all time

A whirlwind MS Dhoni innings was cancelled out late in the day by Younis Khan and Kamran Akmal, who put to rest hopes of an Indian win

An unbeaten century from South African opener Boeta Dippennar has set up a thrilling 9 run win over the Sri Lankans in Adelaide.

Inzamam and Rana Naved are in doubt for the 3rd test due to injury while Shoaib Malik is also in doubt due to his father’s ill health.

Mahendra Dhoni’s maiden test hundred guided India past the follow on, in a match that seems destined for a draw.

The 23rd of January 2006 saw the end of an era. After sixteen years at the top, Chris Cairns is moving on.