Scheduling intransigence causes series of outstanding performances to be overshadowedValkerie Baynes30-Jun-2022England were desperate for a result. South Africa hoped to hold out for a draw. In the end, the latter got their way as the…
As the 20th season of English domestic T20 gets underway, we assess the runners and riders in the North GroupESPNcricinfo staff24-May-2022Birmingham Last season: 4th in North Group, quarter-finalsDirector of cricket: Paul FarbraceCoach: Mark RobinsonCaptain: Carlos…
The team built by Shanaka and Silverwood - without much time for planning, mind you - has proved to the world, again, that they are no pushoversShashank Kishore10-Sep-20225:52Asia Cup final: are Sri Lanka the favourites?It…
With many candidates for the final fifteen, the challenge for the hosts is to get their combinations right between now and the tournamentSidharth Monga24-Nov-2022Such is the modern cricket schedule that India's unsuccessful T20 World Cup…
While captain Hardik said bowling a no-ball is a "crime" in T20s, coach Dravid was less severeHemant Brar06-Jan-20231:02Should Hardik take on death-bowling responsibilities?Nineteenth over of Sri Lanka's innings in the second T20I. Dasun Shanaka has…
New Zealand series presents the latest challenge of Stokes' tenure as captainVithushan Ehantharajah14-Feb-2023On Thursday at the Bay Oval, Ben Stokes will captain England in New Zealand. Which is quite a big deal - because it…
Rare chance to play leading role elevates allrounder from 'specialist fielder' statusValkerie Baynes18-Feb-2023Australia's remarkable depth came to the fore yet again on Saturday night in a comfortable victory over hosts South Africa in Gqeberha to…
Ashwin, Styris, Moody, Labuschagne, Chopra and others react to the thrilling finish in WellingtonESPNcricinfo staff28-Feb-2023A day-five thriller. Chasing 258, England slipped to 80 for 5 before a century stand between Joe Root and Ben Stokes…
What's the purpose of the IPL? To sell the dream, of courseAlan Gardner19-Apr-2023:"Friends, patrons, brand partners - welcome to tonight's show. We are here to entertain you in the round. Have you got your body…
Recent ups and downs in form have turned him into a different kind of playerKarthik Krishnaswamy16-Jul-20231:16Dasgupta on Kohli: Very good innings on a difficult pitchVirat Kohli has played every kind of cover drive you could…