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Rampant India run riot as Australia surrender without a fight. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports Editor) The typical Aussie grit and refusal to cave in without a fight is under serious question as India crushed a home team who offered meek resistance before capitulating to an embarrassing 295 run defeat in Perth. What is glaringly obvious is that apart from Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey, none of the others had it in them to make it difficult for the opposition despite the colossal task ahead. The wicket in Perth showed familiar characteristics as it deteriorated to a mess with cracks and chunks off it made the bounce and movement off it a test of skill for the batters. This does not in any way take the shine off a well drilled Indian outfit bent on proving that they have not nosedived from their proud standing after ...

Kangaroo Vs Lions ; 140-Yr Sticks & Stones Rivalry Reconciled with All-Yellow Bat & Ball Game – By KKS Perera Source:dailymirror.lk British rock band Coldplay’s “Yellow” released on 26 June -2000 reached number four on the UK Singles Chart: they sang…. “Look at the stars” Look how they shine for you And everything you do Yeah, they were all yellow Australian cricket authorities and players responded positively to a tour that was hanging in balance after political insecurity and the economic catastrophe that prevailed. Appreciating their gesture, spectators kept their ‘blues’ in wardrobes and sported yellow on Friday; a well deserved accolade for sporting Kangaroos, ending a record five-match series victory for the Lions. The most luminous colour of the spectrum, Yellow captures our attention of happiness, optimism, enlightenment and creativity. The ‘Tampa Bay Lightning’ is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida, banned fans entering in opposing teams’ ...