Question: The Hong Kong International Cricket Series, held in late September, brings teams from all over the world.
Teams from across the world compete in the International Cricket Series in Hong Kong.

Answer: yes

Question: The Unknown Soldier of World War I was buried here in 1920, and three years later the Eternal Flame was kindled.
The Eternal Flame was lit just three years after the Unknown Soldier's burial.

Answer: yes

Question: He changed thumbs while he considered.
He changed thumbs into a nicer pair while he considered.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell