Australia were 136 for two in their second innings, a deficit of 34 runs, when bad light stopped play.

The US military's top-ranking officer said Thursday he feared extremists might launch another attack on India.

Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka reached the 800 wicket mark with his last delivery in Test cricket on Thursday.

Lahore High Court on Thursday released a mentally ill woman held without trial for 14 years on blasphemy allegations.

Ricky Ponting's decision to bat first in the 2nd Test against Pak was roundly condemned by the Australian Press on Thursday.

Hosts Sri Lanka were well-placed to win the first Test against India after spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan wreaked havoc.

Pakistan dismissed Australia for just 88 on the first day of the second and final Test at Headingley.