Former captain Ricky Ponting hit an unbeaten 90 as Australia thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the second One-Day International to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series Sunday. Ponting hit a six and eight boundaries to help his team chase a victory target of 209 runs. Captain Michael Clarke made 58 not out and Shane Watson scored 43. Earlier, left-arm seamer Doug Bollinger picked up three wickets to help restrict Sri Lanka to a modest 208 all out in the final over. Zimbabwe crushes Bangladesh In Harare, rampant Zimbabwe defeated hapless Bangladesh by 7 wickets Sunday to win the second One-Day International with Brian Vitori taking five wickets and Vusi Sibanda and Tatenda Taibu both hitting half-centuries. The win at Harare Sports Club gave Zimbabwe a 2-0 lead in the five-match series to follow victory in the one-off Test last week. Bangladesh was bowled out for just 188 in 47.3 overs with Zimbabwe replying with 191-3 and 35 balls remaining. England squad unchanged England has named an unchanged squad for the fourth Test against India, sticking with the 13 players who claimed the world No. 1 Test ranking from the tourists. Ravi Bopara retains his place as Jonathan Trott continues his recovery from a shoulder injury. National selector Geoff Miller said Trott is making “steady progress,” but requires further treatment that will rule him out of the final Test of the series, which starts Thursday.
