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Spoils shared in Galle

The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in a draw after the tourists resisted the temptation to chase down 268 in 35 overs. Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara's tons helped the hosts declare on 335 for four.

Zimbabwe hit back after collapse

West Indies off-spinners Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford shared seven wickets as Zimbabwe struggled with the bat before making possibly crucial inroads with the ball late on the first day of the two-Test series.

CSA shake up contracted list

The international futures of Jacques Rudolph, Ashwell Prince and Albie Morkel appear bleak after the experienced trio were cut from Cricket South Africa's list of contracted players.

Australia axe four players

Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson will not be in Australia's squad for the third Test against India after they were punished for failing to make a presentation on how they could improve.

Mushfiqur and Bangladesh make history

Liam Blackburn

Captain Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh batsman to record a double century as they amassed their highest-ever total on the fourth day of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Gibson urges caution

West Indies head coach Ottis Gibson says his players will be professional in their approach to the Test series against Zimbabwe despite the odds being stacked heavily in their favour.

Ashraful and Mushfiqur repel Sri Lanka

Mohammad Ashraful and Mushfiqur Rahim struck unbeaten centuries in a record-breaking partnership as Bangladesh frustrated Sri Lanka in the first Test. The Tigers ended day three on 438 for four, still 132 runs behind.

Ingram ton sinks Pakistan

Colin Ingram struck a century as South Africa crushed Pakistan by 125 runs to move 1-0 ahead in the five-match one-day international series.

Thirimanne and Chandimal tons tame Tigers

Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal’s maiden Test hundreds, both unbeaten, consolidated Sri Lanka’s dominance of the first Test with Bangladesh. The Tigers closed day two on 135 for two, 435 behind.

Samuels back for Zimbabwe opener

West Indies have recalled all-rounder Marlon Samuels for the opening Test with Zimbabwe, in Barbados.