Australia make inroads against Sri Lanka

Jan 03, 2013

The New Year's Test in Sydney began with a tribute to Tony Greig, who died on December 29•Getty Images

After Australia chose to bowl, Michael Hussey lead them out in what is his final Test•AFP

Mitchell Starc, though, removed him when he was well-set on 72•Getty Images

Eventually Sri Lanka were bowled out for 294 at the stroke of stumps•Getty Images

A minute's silence was observed in his memory by his family, the Channel 9 commentary team and the fans•Getty Images

Jackson Bird dented Sri Lanka early by dismissing their openers•AFP

Peter Siddle accounted for Thilan Samaraweera not long after, as Sri Lanka slipped to 4 for 167•Getty Images

But Mahela Jayawardene, who will step down from the Sri Lanka captaincy after this tour, steadied the ship with a half-century•Getty Images

Lahiru Thirimanne kept Sri Lanka going with a solid 91, but after he was dismissed by Nathan Lyon wickets began to tumble•Getty Images