1.   An off spinner in his time, Yardley has signed a two and a half year contract to coach Sri Lanka.

2.   Cullinan was once again brilliant, especially against Muralidharan, although the off spinner had the final moment.

3.   Powell also picked up five wickets bowling his off spinners, which made him a suitable replacement for Hooper, a similar type of cricketer.

4.   Skipper Hansie Cronje has already tried his off spinner in five overs before lunch, getting encouraging turn.

5.   Speaking Friday morning in Melbourne, Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga treated the latest allegations against his off spinner with disdain.

6.   Their off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was later called for throwing, taking relations to a new low.

7.   They have already slotted the off spinner back into their side.

8.   Their off spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was later called for throwing.

9.   May tore a hamstring almost a fortnight ago and his results were poor over the first three Tests with just one wicket falling to the off spinner.

10.   Off spinner.