Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 2 for 184 at the end of the second day of the second Test at Cairns

Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden had shared double-century stands five times before today

Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden had shared double-century stands five times before today

Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden had shared double-century stands five times before today

Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden put Australia in complete command with a 255-run opening partnership on the first day of the second Test at Cairns

Ricky Ponting will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Taylor by winning his first Test as captain on Australian soil, when the second and final match against Sri Lanka begins at Cairns this morning.

Ricky Ponting will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Taylor by winning his first Test as captain on Australian soil, when the second and final match against Sri Lanka begins at Cairns tomorrow

Ricky Ponting will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Taylor by winning his first Test as captain on Australian soil, when the second and final match against Sri Lanka begins at Cairns tomorrow

The bright orange sun sank on the faraway horizon

Michael Kasprowicz produced a stunning spell of medium-fast bowling - 7 for 39 from 17.4 overs - to lead Australia to an emphatic 149-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin

Michael Kasprowicz produced a stunning spell of medium-fast bowling - 7 for 39 from 17.4 overs - to lead Australia to an emphatic 149-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin

Michael Kasprowicz produced a stunning spell of medium-fast bowling - 7 for 39 from 17.4 overs - to lead Australia to an emphatic 149-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin

Darren Lehmann and Adam Gilchrist reeled off characteristically cavalier 50s in trying conditions after Glenn McGrath had skittled the Sri Lankans, as Australia took charge of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara Oval in Darwin

Darren Lehmann and Adam Gilchrist reeled off characteristically cavalier 50s in trying conditions after Glenn McGrath had skittled the Sri Lankans, as Australia took charge of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara Oval in Darwin

Darren Lehmann and Adam Gilchrist reeled off characteristically cavalier 50s in trying conditions after Glenn McGrath had skittled the Sri Lankans, as Australia took charge of the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara Oval in Darwin

Glenn McGrath picked up two on his return from ankle surgery, and Jason Gillespie nabbed his 200th wicket as Australia fought back strongly after being dismissed for a paltry 207 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara

Glenn McGrath picked up two on his return from ankle surgery, and Jason Gillespie nabbed his 200th wicket as Australia fought back strongly after being dismissed for a paltry 207 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara

Glenn McGrath picked up two on his return from ankle surgery, and Jason Gillespie nabbed his 200th wicket as Australia fought back strongly after being dismissed for a paltry 207 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Marrara

Ted Martin, the world's oldest first-class cricketer and the first player in Australia to live to 100, has died in Perth at the age of 101.

Michael Slater, opening batsman extraordinaire and born entertainer, has called it a day