SANGA HELPS PUT AUSSIES INTO A COMMANDING POSITION

A crucial knock today for Newcastle cricketer Jason Sangha, playing for the Australian Under 19 side in a three-day match against Sri Lanka.

Sent in to bat, Sangha, one of three co-captains, was called upon early, and after a steady start, he cut loose, posting a string of boundaries.

He was eventually dismissed for 41.

The Aussies declaring at 6 for 309, in a commanding position