Bangladesh's traditional surfeit of slow left-armers has had a negative effect on other kinds of spin bowling in the countryMohammad Isam06-Sep-2012That there are just two specialist legspinners in the 105-man list of BCB-contracted first-class cricketers…
South Africa's marks out of ten, for the Test series against AustraliaFirdose Moonda04-Dec-20129 Hashim Amla (377 runs at 62.83) Hashim Amla's assault on the second day in Perth shifted the momentum of the game in…
From Andre Nash, United Kingdom Martin Crowe was a leading batsman and inspirational skipper in his timeCricinfo25-Feb-2013Andre Nash, United KingdomMartin Crowe was a leading batsman and inspirational skipper in his time. However, his emotional take…
Issues facing England's short-format cricket include too much differentiating between ODI and T20 players and the below-par seam attackOwen Edwards25-Feb-2013Issues facing England's short-format cricket -1). Too much differentiating between ODI and T20 players: There will…
Rajasthan Royals have by far the best record among all IPL teams when defending targets of 150 or moreShiva Jayaraman19-Apr-2013With a win in their last match against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals extended their unbeaten record…
A new book looks at a baker's dozen of the country's finest allroundersFirdose Moonda10-Sep-2013South Africa's manufacturing industry is still considered to be in a phase of development but there is one part of the country's…
A lovely little anecdote involving an all-time great bowler, a Pakistani charmer, and good old spirit of cricket Haider Riaz23-Dec-2013Majid Khan was the quintessential Pakistani player of the bygone age. He was charismatic, elegant, gifted…
There was a certain tentativeness to New Zealand's approach on a pitch that has taken both sides by surprise, aiding spin on the second day. Sunil Narine has given his side the chance to drive…
A slow Adelaide Oval pitch eventually set up a hectic chase and fascinating conclusion, with England's capitulation reminiscent of the Champions Trophy finalVithushan Ehantharajah at Adelaide Oval26-Jan-2014Like the generous guests they have been over what…
England's new era selections in detail after the first Test at Lord'sAndrew McGlashan at Lord's16-Jun-2014Sam RobsonA tricky start for England's latest opener on his homeground. He edged to the keeper in the first innings, reaching…