Pace is back
In the early 2000s a pair of spinners took centre stage. But Warne is gone, Brett Lee is better than ever, Dale Steyn is making the headlines, and quicks are even thriving in India, traditionally…
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Talking player power
Professional cricketers have never enjoyed the bargaining clout they do now. And thanks to the Twenty20 revolution there's plenty to add Rob Steen26-Nov-2008 Morris is not confrontational, but he isn't timid either © Getty Images…
Gambhir's the best of 'em all
India won a Test series in New Zealand after 41 years. Cricinfo runs the rule over those who contributed to the memorable achievement overseasSidharth Monga08-Apr-2009Gautam Gambhir removed some question marks over his temperament and batting…
A whimper not a bang
Sri Lanka started 2009 on a high but finished it struggling to hold their footing as key players went missingJamie Alter30-Dec-2009Think of a stick of dynamite with the fuse lit and ready to blow. That…
Pakistan flounder against united England
England wrapped up an easy 2-0 victory in the Twenty20 series that left Pakistan desperate for a positive result in the one-dayers to lift them out of the mireAndrew Miller at Cardiff07-Sep-2010Pakistan's captain, Shahid Afridi,…
Umar soars as Pakistan win at last
It would be improper to term Umar's assault as audacious. It was instinctive, calculated, and plain confidentNagraj Gollapudi at Edgbaston05-Jul-2010"Bring them on!" was Umar Akmal's message to all comers as he demolished every Australian bowler…
Big fish in a small pond
Ryan ten Doeschate is Netherlands' star player by a distance. He may not be back at the World Cup again, but his best may be yet to comeNagraj Gollapudi25-Feb-2011"Are there any endorsements I do?" Ryan…
Kentucky fried cricket
Cricket Australia says its sponsorship deal with KFC is vital for the game's health, but in a country where childhood obesity is on the rise, many believe it's sending mixed signals Daniel Brettig18-Jul-2011Australian cricket's decision…
Venue a solace for beleagured India
India, thoroughly outclassed with bat and ball so far, have to derive inspiration from their record at The Oval to avoid their first 4-0 series defeat in almost 20 years Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan17-Aug-2011England and India head…
The boost to Tamil Nadu's collective strength
L Balaji, their captain, considers this is the best Tamil Nadu team he's been part of and its progress to the final has been a truly collective effortNagraj Gollapudi in Chennai18-Jan-2012L Balaji has said this…