South Africa's spinners surprise
Stats highlights of the first day of the Wellington Test between New Zealand and South AfricaGaurav Sundararaman16-Mar-20171946 Last instance of spinners taking five or more wickets on the first day of a Test at the…
De Grandhomme banks on batting to seal a spot
The New Zealand allrounder wants to find a more permanent spot in the Test and limited-overs squadsMohammad Isam15-Jan-2017Colin de Grandhomme is a player easy to like and root for - at 30, the moustachioed medium-paced…
A Birmingham hat-trick
A damp squib of a contest, but a fantastic day for an Indian fan in Birmingham Sudhindra Prasad05-Jun-2017Choice of gameAn India-Pakistan match at a neutral venue is always an exciting prospect due to the fair…
Sunshine and rain: A story of two southern summers
New Zealand and South Africa played each other at the start and end of their seasons, and plenty went on in betweenFirdose Moonda in Hamilton29-Mar-2017The sky was smiling. Lit up a gorgeous shade of golden-blue,…
ICC earning demerit points for inconsistent system
Are match officials more tolerant of poor player behaviour in some series than in others, and why do some players get pulled up for dangerous throws when some others don't?Sidharth Monga08-Aug-20171:50Dasgupta: Despite loss, this Test…
Can Hales take the T20 route to Ashes glory?
Alex Hales continues to excel in limited-overs cricket, so much so that it invites the thought whether an Ashes call-up this winter can be entirely ruled outWill Macpherson31-Jul-2017We know all about Alex Hales.He has England's…
Has he played with or against Nehra in international cricket?
Over nearly two decades of international cricket, Ashish Nehra has seen many a cricketing generation come and go. Can you guess which of these players has played with or against him in international cricket?ESPNcricinfo staff11-Oct-2017
Time for Sutherland to join Cricket Australia Board
The pay dispute was a strong reminder of why cricket experience and knowledge of Australian sport are essential to wise decisions. Sutherland has both in spades, but remains tied down by having to tread carefully…
Lahore Qalandars' reboot dented by Lynn injury
For a team that has finished last both seasons, will the 2018 edition bring a welcome change to one of the most high-profile franchises in the PSL?Danyal Rasool20-Feb-2018HistoryThe first time could be dismissed as an…
Mahmudullah the calm head Bangladesh need
Mahmudullah, despite his own trouble with form in the last 12 months, is the sort of presence the team needs at this crucial junctureMohammad Isam30-Jan-2018Bangladesh have a lot to unpack ahead of the Chittagong Test…