After troubling Pakistan in the Twenty20s and the one-dayers, Thisara Perera wrecked their top order in his first chance in the Test seriesKanishkaa Balachandran in Pallekele08-Jul-2012Pakistan must have seen enough of Thisara Perera already. It…
Tim Paine looked destined to be Australia's future wicketkeeper, but now he is just grateful to be playing any cricket after a serious finger injury which put his career in doubtPaul Edwards at Edgbaston17-Aug-2012 ScorecardTim…
Bangladesh's current captain took over at a tough time for the team and himself, and has managed to pull it offMohammad Isam20-Sep-2012The day Shakib Al Hasan was sacked as Bangladesh captain was the day Lionel…
Tony Greig had unlimited enthusiasm for the game, and he took it global, working from Brisbane to Bridgetown and everywhere in betweenMark Nicholas30-Dec-2012So Greigy has died. He didn't seem the sort. That huge heart, the…
The first half of the BBL has been lukewarm, but it has been good enough to inspire poetryAlex Malcolm25-Dec-2012'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a…
South Africa and Australia have consistently produced high quality, exciting Test cricket when playing each other recently. Will the battle for the title of world's best throw up another classic series?Brydon Coverdale in Brisbane08-Nov-2012First it…
Is it a coincidence that AB de Villiers played his most compelling innings since becoming South Africa's wicketkeeper in the Test that he had to keep the least?Firdose Moonda in Perth02-Dec-2012Welcome back, AB de Villiers.Before…
From Binu Thomas, India I recently read an article from Aravind Panchal in "Inbox" observing that in Twenty20 cricket, there are no definite favouritesCricinfo25-Feb-2013I recently read an article from Aravind Panchal in "Inbox" observing that…
From Brendan Layton, Australia Australia has been blessed with plenty of determined and classy captainsCricinfo25-Feb-2013Brendan Layton, Australia Australia has been blessed with plenty of determined and classy captains. From the original skipper Dave Gregory, to…
A string of injuries to their fast bowlers means spin is India's only chance at victory; a lack of quality spinning options means acutely crumbling tracks are the need of the hourSharda Ugra28-Feb-2013An American football…