Freelance

I'm getting in early for the 2nd test while the going is good. With Sri Lanka facing sanctions for the poor 1st test pitch we should expect a much more conventional pitch for the 2nd test, which is great news for Aussie backers. Sri Lankas strength is in the spin department, but thier seam and pace is lacking and thier batting is currently fragile, so a move toward a more conventional pitch is going to make Australia even harder to beat. Add to that the confidence the Aussies will take from the "character building" adversity of the 1st test and it's hard to see Sri Lanka bouncing back with a win in the 2nd test. I'm very happy to see Ryan Harris fit and returning to form. He's a player to watch as he tends to thrive in sub-continent conditions. I'd back him for player of the series...