Australia in command of 2nd test vs. Sri Lanka

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Unbeaten half-centuries from debutant Shaun Marsh and veteran Mike Hussey put Australia firmly in control of the second test against Sri Lanka with the tourists extending their lead to 90 runs at stumps on day two Friday.

Australia reached 264 for three when bad light stopped play shortly after tea in reply to Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 174. More than 21 overs of play was lost when umpires called off the day's play when there was no improvement in the light.

Marsh was just 13 runs short of a century on his debut having faced 211 balls in a knock that included 11 boundaries. Hussey remained not out on 76 including eight boundaries off 152 …