Former England wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose admits he has endured a long battle with depression since losing his international place.

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.

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.

After registering a comprehensive win over Australia in the second final of the tri-series, Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena on Tuesday said that the key to his team's success against a tough opponent is to "compete well at all times".

Australia captain Michael Clarke has admitted that in rushing back to play after suffering an injury to his right hamstring - which he picked up against India in Adelaide - he opened himself up to the strained left hamstring that makes him a probable absentee from Thursday's third final against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena on Tuesday joked that he would pay the fine levied on him for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in the 2nd CB Series final against Australia if he is paid his salary by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board.

Mahela Jayawardena and Tillakaratne Dilshan took full toll of a wayward Australia as Sri Lanka forced a third triangular series final in Adelaide.

Australian skipper Michael Clarke could not stop himself from praising the Sri Lankan side which gave them a scare before the hosts won the high-scoring first final of the tri-series by 15 runs here on Sunday.