Scars could linger as Sri Lanka looms

SPORTS March 30 (stuff.co.nz) - New Zealand have less than a week to shake off the impact of Australia's physical and psychological battering as captain Stephen Fleming eyes a crucial chance to rebuild his side's confidence in Napier.


After six weeks of torment from one of the world's greatest ever cricket sides, Fleming gladly waved the Australians goodbye on the early morning flight to Sydney today.

Ricky Ponting's men won the third test by nine wickets in a canter at Eden Park yesterday, winning the series 2-0 and further confirming the gulf between the world's first and seventh ranked test teams.