Oz eye Lankans next

8220;From what we8217;ve seen, the pitch in Grenada is slower and takes some turn. It will be a big test for us, and probably suit Sri Lanka.8221;

Australia became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals after whipping debutants Ireland by nine wickets yesterday. They now lead the table with 10 points from five matches.

McGrath played a big role in Australia8217;s victory, grabbing three early wickets on a lively track to help his side dismiss the Cup debutants for 91. He was named man of the match. 8220;It the pitch had a lot more bounce than the others we8217;ve played on. To me, this is what West Indies cricket is about. I grew up watching four fast bowlers on fast, bouncy wickets8221;, said McGrath.

8220;In 1995 the wicket was good with carry and bounce, and in 1999 it was still ok, but by 2003 it was one the slowest I8217;ve ever played on,8221; he recalled.