^Yep, same side for the 3 Tests would be ideal. Luckily Lyon took 5 so he'll definitely get the full series now.
Clarke taking an attacking approach against the spinners.
The batsmen may as well play with conviction and score runs whilst they're in as opposed to shutting up shop and eventually getting out to a good ball, given the way the pitch is playing.
I enjoyed watching him play (as usual
) - and his innings may prove to be very valuable, but I found it interesting that as soon as Herath came over the wicket Clarke had no idea. Had a very ambitious cut shot that was dropped by Mahela at slip and a couple of balls later he out was trying to sweep a ball that he wasn't anywhere near the pitch of. He's got something to work on before next game, because I don't think Herath will forget too quickly. Clarke's a lovely player of spin, but if he's not careful he could become a bit KPish or maybe Sehwagy, where he fancies his chances against spin so much that he plays recklessly against them. More patience please Pup.
Australian's have never usually been ones to play with just their pad, but having at least some idea of how to do it could buy batsmen some time to get the balls they can actually score off. Clarke left one ball from Herath that pitched outside leg, but in the time I was watching Hussey, Usman, Haddin and Clarke all played at balls pitching outside leg, just defending them. I'd like to see some pad usage - it's safer.
And after the Ashes and our stupid ill disciplined bowling, it made my day to see Sri Lanka scoring at around 2 RPO - excellent stifling bowling for once from an Aussie attack