Ireland's upset of England has turned their match against India into a much-awaited game, and one that could have telling consequences on the Cluster of Calamity that is Group BSharda Ugra in Bangalore04-Mar-2011The summer is…
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the IPL game between Pune Warriors and Deccan Chargers in MumbaiFirdose Moonda16-May-2011The anti-climaxThe crowd waited in anticipation for Sourav Ganguly to turn out for the home side…
Despite Chris Gayle's threat looming large, Chennai's perfect home record this season makes them favourites to retain the titleMadhusudhan Ramakrishnan28-May-2011Contrasting strengths for both teams Chris Gayle's outstanding run of form continued when his superb 89…
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the second day of the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape TownBrydon Coverdale and Firdose Moonda at Newlands10-Nov-2011Review of the day On a day…
Five one-day international sides that have left a lasting mark on the gameGeorge Dobell01-Dec-2011Australia 1999-2007No side has dominated the ODI format for as long or as completely as Australia. On several occasions they strung together…
VVS Laxman, perennially the most disposable man among the Indian batting heavyweights, has an axe hanging over his head. If he is worried, he didn't show it in the netsSidharth Monga in Perth11-Jan-2012Empty stadiums give…
Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke had never produced a key partnership in a crunch match before their stand of 288 against India in Sydney Daniel Brettig at the SCG04-Jan-2012It would have been presumptuous to expect…
Five ways New Zealand can better their chances in the series against South Africa, as they prepare for the second Test, in HamiltonAndrew Alderson12-Mar-2012 Open with Brendon McCullum McCullum has advocated opening for years but…
Australia could be the last tour for Dravid, Tendulkar and Laxman, because this is India's last away Test series for two years. Defeat will leave them bitterly disappointedSidharth Monga in Melbourne23-Dec-2011You spend months wanting this…
An innate urge to understand the subtleties of the game has fuelled the development of the Australian captain's leadership skills Daniel Brettig14-Apr-2012Mike Brearley's , considered by most to be the first and last word on…