
Monday, March 1, 1999
Tendulkar's ton marks tame finish
The drawn game was a foregone conclusion on the slow, flat wicket at SSC ground here on Sunday. However, Sachin Tendulkar (124 n.o.) enlivened the inconsequential fifth and final play's proceedings with this 19th Test century.

Arjuna, Aravinda rested
Injuries seem to take toll of World Cup One-Day champions, Sri Lanka. Skipper Arjuna Ranatunga and his deputy Aravinda de Silva were the latest additions to the long list of `wounded soldiers'.

Pakistan show Malik the door
Pakistan have dropped controversial batsman Salim Malik for their third Asian Test against Sri Lanka. Sensational teenager Imran Nazir has instead been given a berth.

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