Australia laid to rest at Eden Gardens
Australia's position was pretty critical last evening. Two full days of intensive vigil in the middle were required for survival in the second Test. It was a hopeless case. But their demise, which came 37 minutes after tea on the penultimate day, was expedited by some dubious umpiring decisions -- two by K Parthasardhi and one by Sri Lankan Bulathsinghalage Cooray.
Paes moves into second round
Leander Paes moved into the second round of the $4.6 million Lipton Tennis when he beat American Jeff Salzenstein 6-4, 6-3.
Michael Bevan to join squad
Michael Bevan's rollercoaster Test career headed up again yesterday when he received a call up to the struggling Australian team in India. Bevan will leave today and will be in Bangalore in time to take part in the third Test against India starting Wednesday.
England in trouble
England were in deep trouble on a spiteful pitch at lunch on the second day of the sixth and final Test against West Indies at Antigua Recreation Ground yesterday. Rain had stopped play shortly after the morning session started. West Indian paceman Curtly Ambrose claimed the first wicket of the morning, that of nightwatchman Dean Headley.
South Africa in command
Daryll Cullinan led South Africa into a commanding position on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands yesterday. Cullinan followed up his earlier 113 with a stroke-filled 68.
Waqar grabs four
A stubborn record eighth-wicket stand of 110 between Guy Whittall and Bryan Strang pulled Zimbabwe out of trouble on the first day of the second cricket Test against Pakistan.
