Much may have changed since the Ashes debacle almost nine months ago but Australia's struggle was sadly familiar on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka here today.
Once again it was Mike Hussey playing a lone hand to ensure a competitive score as no other batsman managed 50.
Hussey was last man out for 95, leg before wicket after a referral was rejected, as Australia was bowled out for 273 during a last session extended because of early morning rain.
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