Date-stamped : 09 Dec95 - 06:28
Lankans prepare for the first Test

Sri Lanka team had a three-hour work out at the Western
Australi- an  Cricket  Association  (WACA)  grounds  in Perth
on Wednesday. Their first of the three Tests against Australia
starts  here  at WACA grounds on Friday.

Team Manager Duleep Mendis said that they have not picked the
final XI yet though they have`a probable team in mind'. Mendis
said the final team for the first Test will only be named
later tomorrow after a fitness test.

Mushtaq warns Australians

Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, the architect of their  fine 
win in the third Test, warned Australia not to underestimate
Sri Lanka in the three-Test series which starts on Friday.

Pakistan beaten by Sri Lanka 1-2, in August, has warned
Australia to  respect  Sri  Lanka.  "They are a much improved
side, deep in batting. Their fielding is sharp. Their  spin 
attack  comprising `mystery'  bowler Muralitharan, could be
menacing," Mushtaq Ahmed said.

Thanks :: Lanka Internet Services Ltd Associated Newspapers of 
Ceylon Limited
<END> Contributed by Sudas Wanniarachchi (swanniar@uoguelph.ca)