1.   The two test nations competing in the plate event, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, opened their campaigns with resounding wins.

2.   Though her critics accuse her of rushing naively into the peace talks Mrs. Kumaratunga says her resounding win is a clear signal from voters to continue.

3.   While her critics accuse her of rushing naively into the peace talks, Mrs. Kumaratunga says her resounding win is a clear signal from voters to continue.

4.   Christian Panucci, Montenegran Dejan Savicevic and World Cup star Roberto Baggio got on the scoresheet for the resounding win after three consecutive draws.