11.   Antiterrorist commandos threw a security ring around the Australian cricket team which arrived Tuesday in the Sri Lankan capital to play one-day and test series.

12.   Arjuna Ranatunga will lead the team which will include all-rounder Ruwan Kalpage who was overlooked for the Australian cricket tour, the Board said.

13.   Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor expects the West Indies to bounce back in the triangular World Series limited-overs tournament after losing the first two tests matches.

14.   Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor rejected speculation that he was set to resign by reaffirming his desire to stay in charge on Monday.

15.   Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor vowed Saturday to maintain the pressure on the struggling West Indies.

16.   Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting said Tuesday he will send out his strongest side in the one-day Super Challenge decider against Pakistan at the Gabba.

17.   Australian cricket made a drastic change to the laws of the game Monday, in a move as revolutionary as day-night matches and players in colorful clothing.

18.   Australian cricket players plan to strike at least four times during the first two weeks of December, according to Australian Cricket Board chief executive Mal Speed.

19.   Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor has accused English county side Glamorgan of ruining their three-day tour match.

20.   Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor has warned his team about complacency as it prepares for the second test match against Pakistan, which begins Friday at Bellerive Oval.