The view from Old Blighty – 3
But I have a confession to makeCricinfo25-Feb-2013Andrew Hughes, United Kingdom Fans enjoy themselves at the IPL © Associated Press I haven’t been feeling very English lately. I do my best to conform to expectations. I…
The youngest veteran in town
What does it take to be counted as an old-timer these days? Not much, it would seemSteven Lynch07-Feb-2013An article on this site last week, reporting Australia's selections for their upcoming tour of India, talked of…
How much does Sehwag matter to India?
In which Andy Zaltzman swims about ecstatically in a whirlpool of numbers, wearing a Statsguru-branded bathing suitAndy Zaltzman25-Feb-2013Virender Sehwag has blasted his way into the cricketing history books often enough during his captivating career. He…
Zimbabwe's opening challenge
Their weakness at the top of the order is obvious but few solutions are forthcomingFirdose Moonda in Harare26-Apr-2013One of the Zimbabwean players joked that the reason the current team has so many bowling allrounders is…
Verity's war
Tracing the story of the great English bowler's time as a commander leading a battalion against the Germans in SicilyJames Holland09-Apr-2013The Plain of Catania in Sicily, and a pilgrimage of sorts. It is one of…
Zimbabwe batsmen balance aggression with patience
Zimbabwe's batsmen have lacked staying power in the past. Their middle order reversed that trend and their handling of the spinners showed improvementFirdose Moonda in Harare04-Sep-2013The first ball Malcolm Waller faced was a standard Saeed…
An overseas 500 after four years
Stats highlights from the second day at Old TraffordS Rajesh03-Aug-2013 Australia's total of 527 for 7 declared was their first 500-plus score in their first innings of an away Test since Cardiff in July 2009,…
Williamson's spin conquests a plus for New Zealand
His confidence while playing spin on the subcontinent has made Kane Williamson an important, inspirational part of the New Zealand squadMohammad Isam18-Oct-2013One of the most assuring sights for New Zealand in the Chittagong Test was…
The Citi Golf carves its niche
Ryan McLaren has made a space for himself as an allrounder in South Africa's 50-over team, distinct from the role Jacques Kallis playsFirdose Moonda10-Dec-20130:00'Taking wickets upfront has been our key' - McLaren"You can't compare me…
Nathan Lyon finds his voice
When he cleared his throat to lead "Under the Southern Cross" for the first time last week, Nathan Lyon did so as Australia's undisputed No. 1 spin bowler. The path there has been bumpyDaniel Brettig29-Nov-2013As…