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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michael Clarke has said the Simon Katich saga and public criticism Phillip Hughes has faced recently was weighing on Hughes' mind before his century on the fourth day in Colombo
Angelo Mathews crawled to his maiden Test century at the SSC, and in doing so, did the game more harm than good
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the fourth day of the third Test between Sri Lanka and Australia, in Colombo
Plays of the Day from the fifth day of the SSC Test between Sri Lanka and Australia
Mitchell Johnson is struggling, and while it is not clear why, it could have something to do with his uneasy bowling action
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
Peter Siddle, the Australia fast bowler, has said it will be difficult for his side to force a win against Sri Lanka on the final two days of the third Test in Colombo
Tim Nielsen has stood down as Australia's coach after helping the side to a series victory in Sri Lanka
The decision review system is not perfect. That's why it was right to reprieve Tharanga Paranavitana on the second afternoon in Colombo
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
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the third Test between Sri Lanka and Australia, in Colombo
Michael Clarke's poise as a leader has been striking, exhibiting a superb feel for the game. But he waited until the final day of the series to produce the sort of spinal contribution that can define a captain
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
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the third Test between Sri Lanka and Australia, in Colombo
Shaun Marsh appeared to be the only man in Australia's top five to have an appropriate grasp of the demands of Test match batting
Peter Siddle will take the place of an injured Ryan Harris in Australia's team for the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo
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
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Test between Sri Lanka and Australia, in Colombo
