small world(-worma)

Nz drops McMillan and Astle for the SL series...asking them to put some runs in domestic matches (and Hamish is let off the hook)

"Nathan Astle and Craig McMillan have not been selected due to recent form," said Black Caps coach John Bracewell.

"We felt they should return to domestic cricket to work on their batting before being re-considered for selection."

..while SL is happy that Jayasurya did just that, and promptly called back to the squad. (what happened to the inquiry into his sacking?)

"Sanath has been putting up some big scores consistently in the domestic competition and we are happy with his form," chairman of selectors Lalith Kaluperuma told AFP.

"The fitness test is to make sure that everything is fine with him.

Jayasuriya is Sri Lanka's most successful one-day player with 10,207 runs and 267 wickets from 345 matches.

Sounds familiar stories..these...don't they? ;-)

And btw...new year gift for the world of cricket...Bond's back. Again.