Five-day gratification
How and why do we watch Test cricket in an age when time is measured in seconds and countless gadgets demand our attention?Wright Thompson18-Jan-2012LONDON - After the torture of eight disconnected hours, the plane lands…
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Clinical Pietersen turns heat on Sri Lanka
The freedom with which Kevin Pietersen batted confirmed his form and offered further encouragement that England can adapt to Asian conditionsAndrew McGlashan in Colombo05-Apr-2012"The likelihood is I'm in a position now to go and score…
'T20 has added a lot to the game'
Sunil Gavaskar talks about how innovations brought in by the shortest format are helping cricket break new groundPeter Della Penna25-Aug-2012Late in the afternoon on a warm Sunday in New York, a car pulls up outside…
The Gabba boy
If you want to know what Brisbane's cricket culture is like, you've got to talk to Ian HealyFirdose Moonda13-Nov-2012Chris Gayle takes the swagger of Kingston around the world, and Kevin Pietersen the swank of London.…
Mumbai, the First City of cricket
From Basab Majumdar, India 15 years ago, one September Saturday evening, I arrived in Mumbai to commence my career in bankingCricinfo25-Feb-2013Basab Majumdar, India 15 years ago, one September Saturday evening, I arrived in Mumbai to…
Not such a simple game, Shane
Shane Warne's review of Australian cricket isn't always wrong, but the national team is not a franchise he can sway by force of personalityJarrod Kimber31-Jan-2013"Cricket is a simple game."Shane Warne, 2013.No, it really isn't. It's…
Ponting's loss marks the end of an era
From Brad Hinds, Australia Cricinfo25-Feb-2013Ricky Ponting did all he could to ensure success for his team, but his century – his first in 13 months – proved futile•AFPThe reign has ended. Here endeth an incredible…
England have been out-swung
The Auckland Test has highlighted the difference between the England and New Zealand bowling attacks when it comes to their ability to swing the ballAndrew McGlashan in Auckland24-Mar-2013The subject of swing is one of cricket's…
England's youngest at Lord's
Stats highlights from Lord'sShiva Jayaraman21-Jul-2013 This was England's 50th win at Lord's. Seven of them have come against Australia. England have now drawn level with Australia in terms of Ashes wins in England, both teams…
Sanga rules the north
As Sri Lanka recovers from a devastating civil war, Kumar Sangakkara does his bit to help with reconciliation in the LTTE's former strongholdAndrew Fidel Fernando03-Nov-2013"The capacity for cricket to bring unity and to bring communities…