Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Galle

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Mar 9, 2004, 12:00 AM

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

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Editorial Angle:Analysis of Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Galle: Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Galle — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Tactical Context:Bulletin - The Martyn Lehmann waltz Verdict - Confused captaincy Quotes - 'Hooksey would have been proud' - Lehmann Quotes - 'They played Murali very well' - John Dyson News - Shaun Tait to replace Brett Lee

Day 5

Bulletin - Warne reaches 500 as Sri Lanka are routed
Comment - A day to celebrate
Comment - A remarkable comeback
Quotes - 'I don't think I could have bowled better' - Warne
Quotes - 'I totally blame the batting' - Tillakaratne

Day 4

Bulletin - The Martyn Lehmann waltz
Verdict - Confused captaincy
Quotes - 'Hooksey would have been proud' - Lehmann
Quotes - 'They played Murali very well' - John Dyson
News - Shaun Tait to replace Brett Lee

Day 3

Bulletin - Warne and Hayden revive Australia
Quotes - 'Target of over 100 will be tough' - Warne

Day 2

Bulletin - Dilshan puts Sri Lanka in control
Verdict - Warne's back - tall of tale but short of bounce

Day 1

Bulletin - Aussies fail the Murali test
Roving Reporter - Where was the crowd?

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