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The Slinger, Malinga, is back

The second and final test for the Australian vs Sri Lanka series gets under way this morning with Picky Ponting win the toss and electing to bat on what is being described as an absolute belta of a batting pitch.

The Australians who are looking for a 14th straight win have taken an unchanged side into the match with local Tassie boy, Ben Hilfenhaus, to carry the drinks.

The Lankans on the other hand have made two changes with Kumar Sangakkara coming back from injury to replace Thilan Samaraweera. Somewhat of a surprise is the dropping of Chaminda Vaas. He has been replaced by the exciting slinge bowler, Lasith Malinga. Malinga was surprising left out of the first test side.

Australia:

Matthew Hayden, Phil Jaques, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke, Andrew Symonds, Adam Gilchrist (wk), Brett Lee, Stuart Clark, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart MacGill.

Sri Lanka:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Marvan Atapattu, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene (capt), Michael Vandort, Chamara Silva, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Farveez Maharoof, Dilhara Fernando, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan.