Sachin Tendulkar's much awaited ton-of-tons has not only left his fans world over in anticipation, but it has also made Cricket Australia to wait arduously, as it intended to present the Indian batsman with a memento on reaching the historic feat.

Australia may miss the services of regular skipper Michael Clarke. The team however will tour West Indies under the leadership of Shane Watson who reportedly, has been relishing the opportunity to skipper the side.

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene rued the lack of partnerships upfront as they lost to Australia by 16 runs in the last and decisive final of the cricket tri-series here on Thursday.

World champions India dropped a place to third position in the Reliance ICC ODI Championship table after its dismal performance in the triangular series in Australia.

Australia were on Thursday, fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its 16-run win over Sir Lanka in the third and final ODI of the best-of-three finals of the tri-series here.

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs to win the best-of-three match one-day international tri series at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

India's former coach, has said that India "weren't really in Test cricket" on their tour to Australia, and that "Test cricket is pretty tough for them".

Australia's South African coach Mickey Arthur said on Wednesday that skipper Michael Clarke's long-term future was secure and that the player was a true professional. Earlier in the day, it was reported that Clarke would be out of action against Sri Lanka due to a strained left-hamstring.

Statistical highlights of the 2nd Final of the CB Series between Sri Lanka and Australia that saw the islanders go level and take the fight to the last match in the series

Fittingly, it's Sri Lanka and Australia, the fitter sides who have played better cricket, who are the last teams standing. Australia extended their domination of India, and Sri Lanka showed they enjoyed being here - they have enjoyed their cricket, they have fought longer and harder.