India WTC Qualification Hopes Hit by Colombo Draw

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — India’s WTC qualification hopes suffered a setback after Sri Lanka held on for a draw in the second Test at Colombo SSC, allowing the hosts to avoid a series whitewash. India finished the Sri Lanka tour with a 1-0 series win but collected only 16 points from the 24 available across the two Tests.

Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Starc Takes 10 Wickets

Mackay, Australia — Australia produced a ruthless response to their defeat in Darwin, crushing Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test at Mackay to level the two-match series 1-1. Mitchell Starc led the demolition with a 10-wicket match haul as Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95, with the contest ending inside two days.

Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Starc Takes 5

MACKAY, Australia — Australia vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Bangladesh were left reeling at 35/6 after 21.1 overs against Australia on the opening morning of the second Test at Mackay on Saturday, with Mitchell Starc producing a devastating five-wicket spell to rip through the visitors’ top order.

ICC Reverses Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point After Pakistan Appeal

LAHORE, Pakistan — The International Cricket Council has overturned the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium over the pitch used for the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia in June, clearing the venue after an appeals panel reviewed the match footage, referee’s report and comments from both teams.