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  ICC Champions Trophy

India v Sri Lanka, Monday 0930BST

India and Sri Lanka will return for a second attempt at completing the ICC Champions Trophy on Monday after rain brought the final to a premature end on Sunday.

The entire Sri Lankan innings was completed before bad weather intervened, but tournament rules dictate that the match must be started afresh on the reserve day.

And with scattered thunderstorms forecast for Colombo, the teams could end up sharing the trophy.

If the weather does not allow at least 25 overs per side, then the winners' cheque for $300,000 (£192,250) will be split.

  Australia-Pakistan Test series

Members of the Australian squad have voiced reservations about playing Test cricket against Pakistan in Sharjah next month.

The sides are due to travel to the United Arab Emirates for two matches, after playing the opening Test in Sri Lanka.

The series was originally switched to neutral venues from Pakistan because of security concerns.

But the possibility of military action against Iraq has caused a fresh sense of unease.

"I suppose you do get a bit worried when you sit back and see some of the news that's coming on the television over here.

"We haven't spoken about it as a team, but I'm sure some of the individuals have got a few concerns," said batsman Ricky Ponting.

  Miscellaneous
Australian batsman Mark Waugh has admitted that his place in the Test side could soon be under threat if he does not start producing some big scores.

The 37-year-old has already been dropped from the one-day squad, along with twin brother Steve, but goes into the three-match series against Pakistan in relaxed mood.

"Last summer I made a lot of 30s and 40s and realistically, I need to make 100s, 70s or 80s so, yeah, I think I've got to make some runs.

"But I'm not putting any more pressure on myself than normal. I'm just going out there and enjoy it and whatever happens, happens."


The International Cricket Council is set to vote on whether to allow players a greater role in the running of the game.

The Federation of Cricketers' Associations (FICA) believes it should be able to influence decisions which affect players, from both an on the field and commercial perspective.

Such a move has the support of Lord Condon, the head of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, who believes greater player involvement could play a part in preventing future match-fixing scandals.

A vote on the issue will be taken at this week's ICC meeting in Colombo.

But although president Malcolm Gray accepts the idea in principle, some Board members do not recognise FICA as truly representative of players worldwide.

"As a central body, it would be easier for us to deal with a body that represents all the players, compared to individuals," he said.

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