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Balotelli upsets ❯❯ Controversial football striker ’s future at Manchester City was cast Aussies fail to build on fine start into doubt again yesterday after photographs emerged Australia edged ahead of Sri SCOREBOARD showing him in an apparent Lanka on day two of the third training ground bust-up with and final test, reaching 342-6 SRI LANKA P Siddle ...... 16 manager Roberto Mancini. at stumps last night for a Media reports claimed that First innings 294 Extras (lb5, w7, nb3) ...... 15 48-run lead over the tourists. AUSTRALIA Mancini lost his temper with Australia’s batsmen were First innings Total ...... (6wkts, 88 overs) ...... 342 his Italian compatriot after confident of big scores on a D Warner c Prasad b Dilshan ...... 85 Fall: 1-36, 2-166, 3-195, 4-251, Balotelli made a reckless friendly after dis- E Cowan run out ...... 4 5-271, 6-307. challenge on team-mate Scott P Hughes c Chandimal b Herath .87 missing Sri Lanka for 294 at Bowling: S Lakmal 20-4-63-0, N Sinclair at the club’s M Clarke c Karunaratne b Herath .. Pradeep 14-0-83-1 (w5, nb3), D the end of the opening day but ...... 50 Carrington training base on their momentum was checked M Hussey run out ...... 28 Prasad 11-0-53-0 (w-2), Mathews the edge of Manchester. The by the visiting spinners as the M Wade not out ...... 47 2-0-11-0, T Dilshan 19-2-58-1, R pictures, published widely in pitch cracked in the warm M Johnson c Chandi. b Pradeep ...13 Herath 22-3-69-2. the British media, show Sydney sunshine. Mancini gripping Balotelli’s Phil Hughes and David orange bib in an apparent rage, Warner both fell just short of line for a knock to rival his recognition of his 79-test before the two men are centuries, while Michael 69-ball ton against India last career. separated by members of Clarke made 50 and Mike year. The respect from Sri City’s coaching staff. Hussey was run out for 25. At the other end, Hughes Lanka ended there. Hussey Rangana Herath and Tilla- cut his way to a half century looked composed but a risky Braid signs deal karatne Dilshan kept up the at a more sedate pace and Sri single by his and a pressure but a lack of world- Lanka looked to be in trouble, direct hit from Dimuth ❯❯ Former All Blacks flanker class pace options mean Sri especially with captain Karunaratne ended his Daniel Braid has signed with Lanka still face a struggle to Mahela Jayawardene unwill- innings with a runout. struggling English club Sale. avoid a series whitewash. ing to give Herath a bowl Even Hussey’s renowned He joins the Sharks on a deal Australia had looked com- before lunch. But 127-1 running between the till the end of the English fortable even after the early became 195-3 after lunch. was not enough to make the season. Braid has been runout of Ed Cowan for just Both Warner and Hughes ground and he paused only to weighing up his options after four; the opener dawdled for a fell short of test tons but watch a big-screen replay missing out on a Super Rugby first run and hesitated for a Clarke and Hussey set about before trudging off the field. deal with the Blues and not second as he was caught out building another . Clarke, who had smashed a being picked up in the draft. of his ground at the non- Having announced his huge six back over Herath’s The 31-year-old played eight striker’s end. intention to step down after head and chipped a tests between 2002 and 2010, Warner got things under the game, Hussey strode out over mid-off from the next including the 2003 World Cup. way with a first-ball boundary to a standing ovation from the , went for 50 when He also played a season with and repeatedly found the rope SCG crowd and passed Karunaratne took a good the Queensland Reds. to race his way to 31 runs through a guard of honour running catch at midwicket On his way: Australia’s Michael Hussey trudges off after being run out during day two of the third test against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground from 21 balls, putting him in from the Sri Lanka players in off Herath. AP yesterday. Photo: REUTERS Dwyer on mend ❯❯ Former Australian rugby coach Bob Dwyer is recovering in hospital following a heart attack. The Australian Rugby well Union said that the 72-year- Canty chase more T20 success old Dwyer experienced chest pains at his farm south of Geoff Longley ahead,’’ said coach Gary Canterbury should again Kuggeleijn and Dane Hutchin- run out for 27 yesterday. Sydney on Wednesday and was Stead. ‘‘I still think we need to benefit from the presence of son, replaced by Ben Orton, Meanwhile, Canterbury ahead in A series taken to a local hospital where With consecutive wins be more clinical than what we all-rounder Brendon Dia- Josh Brodie and Tipene pace bowler he suffered a cardiac arrest. against Central Districts are and Wellington will be a manti who missed the first of Friday from the Wellington A is expected to appear for the Wellington gave themselves DETAILS He was later rushed to a behind them this week in good test.’’ the double-header with team. Harry Boam, earned a Canterbury team during the breathing room atop the western Sydney hospital their campaign, the Wellington have four wins injury. An injection has reprieve, while English A series as he recovers from a national provincial A points Points: Wellington 15, Auckland 8, where he underwent surgery. challenge for Canterbury is to from seven matches but a loss settled a niggly adductor import Dimitri Mascarenhas quad muscle leg strain. table after claiming their Northern Districts 4, Canterbury 4, ‘‘I was in the emergency ward carry that winning form on would be a significant setback muscle for him. is available having looked The state of Peter Fulton’s third bonus point win on day Central Districts 4, Otago 4. at Bowral Hospital when I had Short scoreboards: Canterbury 220 against Wellington at Ran- to their playoff aspirations Canterbury have retained like he would be required by fitness following a knee three of the cricket tourna- off 49.4 overs (H Nicholls 66, S the arrest,’’ Dwyer said. ‘‘I was giora tomorrow. while a defeat for Canterbury the same 13-man squad for the his Big Bash tendon injury which forced ment at Lincoln yesterday. Stewart 52, D Fulton 34, J Abraham on a monitor, and with a In what shapes as a pivotal could end their quest to match with the likelihood League franchise. him from the Black Caps team Their 125-run win over 23; R Sharma 6-33) lost to specialist, and they revived match for both teams, Canter- qualify. Wellington accounted they will use the same 11, with Orton, a muscular left- in South Africa should be Otago sees them sitting on 15 Auckland 224-4 in 48.1 overs (T me straight away.’’ Dwyer bury will seek to maintain for the Wizards comfortably pace bowlers and handed batsman, who used to clearer after the weekend. points – seven ahead of their McIntosh 106no, D Hakaraia 64, B coached Australia to the World their momentum to boost in the opening match of the Ryan McCone left out. open for Sydenham in Christ- Wellington: , Tamim Iqbal, nearest rival. Schmulian 34; B McCord 2-44); Cup title in 1991 when the Ben Orton, Michael Papps, Luke Ronchi, Wellington A 273-9 (T Blundell 82, their slim prospects of mak- campaign. Meanwhile, Wellington church, has been knocking on (c), Dimitri Mascarenhas, Defending champions M Tugaga 57, M Pollard 31; R Wallabies beat England in the ing the playoffs after losing Stead noted Wellington have made three changes the door. His club form for Josh Brodie, Harry Boam, Mark Auckland now sit in second Phillips 3-40) beat Otago 148 off final at Twickenham. their first four games. tended to run hot or cold from the team that lost a high- Easts has been outstanding, Houghton, Luke Woodcock, Tipene with a six wicket win over 41.3 overs (J Glenn 54; B Rhodes ‘‘They [beating Central] which he said was unsurpris- scoring match to Northern he was useful in the Firebirds’ Friday. Canterbury, while Northern 4-34, Tugaga 3-25) by 125 runs; Canterbury (from): Brad Cachopa, Rob Northern 308-6 (J Carter 94, J Oracle guilty weren’t perfect performances ing in the T20 format but he Districts in Mt Maunganui on T20 trials and has now gone to Nicol, , (c), Districts picked up their first Hockey 94, J Boult 36no; R by any means but in close acknowledged the ever- New Year’s Day. Out have the national provincial A Gareth Andrew, Andrew Ellis, Brendon points of the tournament with ❯❯ America’s Cup holders Diamanti, Roneel Hira, Logan van Beek, Badenhorst 2-40) beat Central matches like those we found a present threat of Jesse Ryder gone batsman Michael Pol- tournament and cracked 105 Todd Astle, Mitchell Claydon, Ryan a 21-run victory over Central 289-8 (G Hay 102, C Neynens 47no, Oracle have had their testing way to get over the line at the top of the innings. lard, plus bowlers Scott not out and 82, before being McCone, Matt Henry. Districts. D Robinson 38, B Barnett 35) by 21 time reduced by five days as a There were two centuries runs. penalty for spying on yachting yesterday, with Auckland rivals Luna Rossa in Auckland. captain Tim McIntosh and The international jury for the Central Districts batsmen Auckland player taking 6-33 34th America’s Cup last month both making three from nine overs. found Oracle guilty on the Cricket great’s sunhat figures. The bowling perform- The tournament has a rest espionage charges levelled ance of the day undoubtedly day today, before round four against them by the Italian came from Rajiv Sharma, the tomorrow. syndicate. Oracle members had infringed on the at heart of SCG tribute 200-metres observation limit while watching and taking Doug Conway ael Clarke led the tributes by our gifted colleague and photographs of Luna Rossa wearing Greig’s signature friend forever.’’ Finals rescheduled training on Auckland’s The man under the broad- neckerchief – handed to him Ian Healy praised Greig’s Waitemata Harbour. brimmed sunhat was gone but by Grieg’s son Tom – as he led industrious research, saying his spirit lived on. the Australians onto the field. he was the first person he Tribute delayed Tony Greig’s trade-mark ‘‘He was an inspiration to knew to have a laptop with wi- to suit Magicians hat sat on top of the stumps at cricket,’’ Clarke said. ‘‘The fi by his bedside. ❯❯ A tribute to former South the Sydney Cricket Ground game owes Greigy a hell of a Ian Chappell recalled how has successfully last season when African wicketkeeper Mark members’ end before the start lot. If not for the great Kerry Greig’s fairness spared him in switched the days of the a double-header was held at Boucher was postponed of play in the final test Packer and Tony Greig, the a difficult situation when the Twenty20 and 50-over Hagley Oval. yesterday after his agent’s between Australia and Sri game wouldn’t be where it is two captains were asked women’s provincial finals to Then, Canterbury quali- father, also a former first-class Lanka. today.’’ whether the third test at resolve scheduling complex- fied top in both disciplines cricketer, was reportedly It was a telling vignette of Greig’s fellow commen- Headingley in 1975 should ities faced by the Canterbury with the one-day final played murdered. Cricket South Africa the affection Australians held tators in the Channel Nine proceed after the pitch was Magicians, who are in both. against Auckland at Rangiora said that Boucher had for a man who, in his day, did box paid their own tributes, sabotaged. Top T20 qualifier Canter- on the Saturday. requested the planned everything in his power to led by Richie Benaud. Greig said no, despite bury will host Wellington Canterbury Cricket chief celebration at Newlands on beat the men wearing baggy ‘‘He was so strong in every believing England held the next Saturday at Mainpower executive Lee Germon said the third day of South Africa’s green caps. way, a man I always liked to advantage. Oval, Rangiora, starting they were working toward first test against New Zealand But Australians came to have on my side,’’ Benaud ‘‘He was combative but he 11am. playing a double-header on be put back after the death of adopt the South African-born said. was not about to take advant- Later that day the Magi- the Sunday at Rangiora until former Western Province leg- former England captain, who Recalling Greig’s part as a age of you,’’ Chappell said. cians will travel to Auckland the Magicians also qualified spinner John Commins on died last Saturday aged 66, key recruiter for Packer’s Greig’s widow Vivian was to face the No 1-ranked for the 50-over final earlier Thursday. Commins was 71. just as he adopted them after World Series Cricket, Benaud overcome by the outpouring 50-over team, Auckland, in this week. deciding to call Australia said Greig felt very strongly of emotion. ‘‘I just wish he the one-day final at Melville ‘‘They would have played McGrath No 68 home. about a fair day’s pay for a could have seen it.’’ Park on Sunday. Originally, Auckland up there on They respected his combat- fair day’s work in days when The SCG Trust urged fans the one-day final was set Saturday but we were told we ❯❯ Former Australian pace ive nature on the field, and cricketers were paid to wear Greig-style sunhats, down for Saturday with the couldn’t get them home in bowler Glenn McGrath was enjoyed his joviality off it, ‘‘peanuts’’ and treated with and thousands did, including T20 final to follow. time to play the T20 final. inducted into the ICC Cricket from his test days through to little respect. his sons Mark and Tom. There had been the possi- There wasn’t the available Hall of Fame during the lunch his central role in the Austral- Benaud said it was a day of They embraced before bility of playing the T20 final flights. interval of the third test ian-inspired rebellion known sadness but ‘‘we will get on taking their father’s hat from as a curtain-raiser to the ‘‘By switching things this match between Australia and as World Series Cricket, and with it as he would have the stumps and heading off Hats off: The hat of the late Tony Greig, former England captain and Canterbury Wizards T20 way, they still get to play a Sri Lanka at the Sydney later as a TV commentator. wished. And, at the end of the into a life without him. commentator, rests on the stumps at the Sydney Cricket Ground. match next Sunday against final at home on a good Cricket Ground yesterday. Australian captain Mich- day, we will raise a glass to It’s a big hat to fill. AAP Photo: REUTERS Auckland, as had been done surface.’’ McGrath becomes the 68th male member of the Hall of Fame and joins fellow 2012-13 inductees West Indian Brian FOOTBALL Lara and England’s Enid Bakewell in being recognised by the ICC and the living members of the Hall of Fame. Herbert survives test of time despite lack of trophies AC Milan protest ❯❯ AC Milan striker Kevin- Sam Worthington The closest Herbert has wasn’t walking into Man The Phoenix had visions of attractive, high tempo style. ing Lia in midfield. Prince Boateng led the team come to touching silverware United. It was a difficult time a top-two finish this season He will take a risk tonight It is arguably the most off the pitch during a football will tonight was the 2009-10 season when but probably a good experi- yet after 14 rounds they are by promoting Stein Huy- attacking lineup Herbert has friendly at Italian lower become the longest-serving bowing out to Sydney FC in ence to go through it. And seventh and there have been segems and Benjamin Totori ever sent out on to a pitch. division side Pro Patria coach in the history of the the preliminary final. then on to a club that got off grumblings about the team’s to a starting XI already Herbert also expressed his yesterday in protest at racist A-League when his Welling- Including five games with the ground in three months dour style of football. including , frustration with Manny Mus- chanting by the home fans. ton Phoenix kick off against the Auckland-based Knights, and has now been to three Herbert comes off contract Louis Fenton and Dani cat, who was suspended for The game was abandoned Melbourne Victory at AAMI Herbert’s record reads 55 finals series. It’s a football as coach at the end of the Sanchez. three games for twice elbow- after less than 30 minutes. Park in Melbourne. wins, 35 draws and 61 losses. club that I started with Terry season but Phoenix chairman That leaves Vince Lia ing Nick Fitzgerald during The 51-year-old made his ‘‘It’s a huge honour and [Serepisos] and I’m proud to Rob Morrison has said a two- alone as a defensive mid- Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Rogic on move debut with the now defunct privilege to have gone that still be here now, building year option will be activated fielder against a side boasting Brisbane Roar. New Zealand Knights in 2006 far, so I feel very proud to be towards the future in what- — either as coach or a the league’s most lethal attack Combative ❯❯ Transfer talks are and has been at the helm of fair,’’ Herbert said after the ever capacity.’’ director of football. in , Archie Muscat was previously sus- continuing for key Central the Phoenix since their incep- Phoenix trained in 42 degrees There is no doubt Her- Herbert said a decision Thompson and Marcos pended for four pre-season Coast Mariners tion a year later. Celsius Melbourne heat yes- bert’s exploits with the All would be made at the end of Flores. games for his actions in a wild Tomas Rogic, who looks set for Tonight will be Herbert’s terday. Whites at the 2010 World Cup the campaign. The red-hot Brockie will melee against the Newcastle a move to English Premier 152nd league game in charge, ‘‘Unfortunately [the helped with his job security at Herbert said the club had play just in behind Belgian Jets. ‘‘He’s a key component League club Reading, which overtaking Ernie Merrick, Knights] had gone off the rails the Phoenix, although he has done a ‘‘U-turn’’ on its on-field striker Huysegems, with of the team, and to have him has reportedly made an offer who led the Victory to two and it was at a very poor state come under increased scru- approach this season as it Totori and Fenton on the away now for three weeks is of about $A600,000 titles between 2005 and 2011. at that stage. I certainly tiny this season. worked towards a more flanks and Sanchez partner- tough.’’ Fairfax NZ Ricki Herbert (NZ$756,500). Agencies