Making the best of it
Australia’s selectors are desperately hoping their squad will evolve into a team far greater than the current sum of its 17 partsDaniel Brettig31-Jan-
On the captain's back
Michael Clarke’s successful management of degenerative back trouble has been a triumph of meticulousness. But it will only get harder from hereDaniel
Despatch from Eden
From Basab Majumdar, India Christmas and the light winter chill (unfortunately absent in still muggy Mumbai) brings back pleasant nostalgia of adol
Cook faces up to harsh realities
Alastair Cook has had a difficult first two days as England’s Test captain as life in India has proved as challenging as everAlan Gardner16-Nov-2012Al
Gambhir shrugs off his struggles
After almost three years without a Test century, India’s once-feted opener has slumped into mediocrity and isn’t facing up to his problemSidharth Mong
SL Tests offer Australia clues to tackling future challenges
So far this series has taught Australia several lessons – some useful, some less relevant – which they will do well to remember when the challenges of
Cook's record book
ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day in AhmedabadGeorge Dobell18-Nov-2012Landmark of the dayAlastair Cook’s assault on the r
Taylor's gift, Hafeez's thrift
Plays of the day from the New Zealand v Pakistan Group D match in PallekeleAbhishek Purohit in Pallekele23-Sep-2012The belated return giftOn his birth
Dependability versus depth in pace battle
South Africa’s Test touring party to Australia contained few surprises, but it also outlined the clear contrast in how the two teams will handle their
It's been a tough year – Bell
As they did earlier in the year against Sri Lanka, England now face a must-win Test if they want to retain their No. 1 ranking having been outplayed a