Retiring Hussey steers Australia to victory
Michael Hussey is one of cricket's finest finishers, so it was only fitting that he ended his international career by steering Australia to victory and a series clean-sweep over Sri Lanka
02/01Result
3rd Test, Sri Lanka tour of Australia at Sydney, Jan 3-6 2013
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
294 & 278 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
432/9d & 141/5 (42.5 ov)
Player of the Match
02/01Result
3rd Test, Sri Lanka tour of Australia at Sydney, Jan 3-6 2013
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
294 & 278 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
432/9d & 141/5 (42.5 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Hope in defeat, but Sri Lanka must act
Despite the defeat at the SCG, there were positives in Sri Lanka's performance in the third Test, especially the performances of some of the young talent
Cheers for an Australian wicket
Plays of the day from the fourth day of the SCG Test between Australia and Sri Lanka
Clarke drained by 'tough summer'
Michael Clarke faces more headaches to rebuild his team and iron out problems, after the retirements of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey
A mournful chant for Hussey
Michael Hussey, the team man, was set apart as an individual as he batted for Australia one last time
Day 3
Australia tighten grip on Test
Australia tightened their hold on the Sydney Test on the third day and stand an excellent chance of sealing a clean sweep against Sri Lanka
Spinners can rescue us - Karunaratne
Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne said his side would target a lead in excess of 150 when they resume their second innings 87 runs ahead and with three wickets in hand, in Sydney on the fourth day
Wade vindicates his promotion
Matthew Wade's century in Sydney showed that he has the fighting instincts and batting power to add tungsten to the Australian middle order at a time when there is brittleness elsewhere
Bird has a bat, Hussey has a bowl
Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney
Australia wrest mental high ground from Sri Lanka
A factor for Australia's dominance over Sri Lanka is their psychological edge over them. It was on display on the third day in Sydney as well, with Sri Lanka imploding due to the pressure
Day 2
Sri Lanka fight but Australia build lead
Ostensibly, Australia finished the second day at the SCG in front. In reality, this was a much more even day's play than most throughout the series, and one that will give Sri Lanka some hope of upsetting Michael Clarke's men - a slim hope, perhaps, but a
Sri Lanka's utilisation of Herath baffling
Despite being the leading wicket-taker in 2012, Rangana Herath has been repeatedly brought on rather late in the innings by Mahela Jayawardene, and the captain has not attacked enough with him
Sloppiness leaves an empty feeling
Despite taking a lead on the second day, Australia had something missing in their game
Day 1
Thirimanne pushes Sri Lanka to 294
Lahiru Thirimanne and Mahela Jayawardene helped Sri Lanka to a total of 294 when they were dismissed late on the first day in Sydney
A tribute to Tony Greig
Plays of the Day from the first day of the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney
Thirimanne shows the future is not bleak
Not many of the 26,000 at the SCG knew Lahiru Thirimanne upon his arrival at the crease, yet they rose to give him a warm ovation when he departed short of the three-figure score
Clarke, Johnson brought back to earth
Apart from the admirably persistent Jackson Bird, Australia's first Test match day of 2013 was far from auspicious
A guard of honour for Hussey
Plays of the Day from the second day of the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney
Others
Cowan's 7.3 seconds of pain
In 7.3 seconds at the SCG , Ed Cowan went from intelligent cricketer and author to a cricketing dunce.
Five bowlers chase farewell win for Hussey
As they seek one more chance for Michael Hussey to roar the team victory song, Australia will field four fast bowlers in a Sydney Test match for the first time in 58 years
Injured Eranga doubtful for third Test
Sri Lanka's preparation for the Sydney Test has been thrown into further turmoil after Shaminda Eranga sprained an ankle during training on the eve of the match
Batsmen need to take control - Mahela
Before the tour, Sri Lanka's bowling appeared to be the weakness. But their batting collapses have left the bowlers with little to defend
An all-format specialist
Australia have lost the services of Michael Hussey, one of the best middle-order batsmen in Tests and ODIs
Sentimental in Sydney
The SCG for the Australia-Sri Lanka Test was a place for memories, goodbyes and a terrific show of support for a good cause