Shakib Al Hasan began the day by becoming Bangladesh's highest wicket-taker in Tests; he ended it by missing a century by three runsMohammad Isam in Khulna24-Nov-2012Shakib Al Hasan was out to a rash shot off…
England's slide from No. 1 has gathered pace and they have serious questions ahead of the second TestGeorge Dobell in Ahmedabad19-Nov-2012Thomas HardyCertainly it seemed that way for England as they left Ahmedabad. While Alastair Cook…
The fast bowlers who form South Africa's attack are all right-armers, but each poses a different challenge to the batsman Aakash Chopra11-Feb-2013Even though they must mean something, the ICC rankings have often failed to represent…
Leading a team short on experience, Michael Clarke will face delicate task of balancing his aggressive instincts against an under-pressure home side seeking momentumBrydon Coverdale21-Feb-2013Michael Clarke is widely regarded as Australia's finest captain since Mark…
Also: posing with a cuddly WG Grace figurine could improve your cricket beyond all measureAndy Zaltzman25-Feb-2013It is unlikely that, if asked what single luxury they would take with them to an isolated desert island, many…
From Adam Wakefield, Australia Cricinfo25-Feb-2013 Jacques Kallis has matched Graeme Pollock's achievements © AFP Cricket, as a sport, has a habit of indulging itself in its own legend. Players are elevated above mere mortal status…
He had to carefully plot his way to the second new ball, but by keeping his best bowlers fresh, New Zealand's captain has just about kept his side in this seriesJarrod Kimber25-May-20135-0-14-1. That was Kane…
Having come so close to a major upset against England at home, Brendon McCullum has the ability to galvanise New Zealand once againNagraj Gollapudi15-May-2013Unlike his counterpart, the prim and proper Alastair Cook, Brendon McCullum looks…
If England and Australia have been compiling intelligence files ahead of the return series, what have each of the teams learned?Daniel Brettig at The Oval23-Aug-2013If the words of Australia's former coach Mickey Arthur are to…
They go to Old Trafford down two Tests, but not everything is gloomy. Like, how their heads aren't messed up by that sexy siren called SuccessAndy Zaltzman29-Jul-2013Several English cricket fans I have spoken to recently…