Australia's Warne closes in on world record

Shane Warne moved within four wickets of the world bowling record as Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 455 on the fourth day…

Shane Warne moved within four wickets of the world bowling record as Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 455 on the fourth day of the second test today.

Australia reached 194 for two from 49 overs before the close of play for an overall lead of 256 runs with eight second innings wickets in hand.

Resuming on their overnight score of 411 for five, Sri Lanka lost their last four wickets for 10 runs with leg spinner Warne finishing with three for 129 from 38 overs.

The 34-year-old has 523 wickets, four behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan who opted out of the tour for personal reasons.

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First innings century-maker Matthew Hayden was unbeaten on 68 with Damien Martyn blasting a quickfire 52 not out from 54 balls including eight fours and one six.

Australia lead the two-match series 1-0.