Also, Kohli explains Rasool omission, and Monty blames poor coaching

The tall tale of the giant who renewed a nation's hopes

Also revealed: the story behind Pattinson's injury, and Cook's plans for a tattoo

Also revealed, the story behind Afridi's "star-man" wicket celebration, and Ashton Agar's upcoming cricket-themed TV show

Also revealed, why Vettori turned down an NZC contract, and Australia's plans to sledge Root

Also: why Lehmann is cooler than Arthur, and why the Ashes are endangering Indian cows

Also: Bresnan's trauma, and why there was no reserve day for the Champions Trophy final

What's with all the goodwill and brotherhood? It's enough to make an old-timer sick

The week's news that you had been carefully avoiding

In the face of increasing corruption and probes into it, the gambling industry takes a radical step

And other news you wish you had missed during the past week

And other news you wish you had missed during the past week

And other news you wish you had missed during the past week

And other news you wish you had missed during the past week

Conspiracy theories abound on who else had a hand in hitting Sreesanth back in 2008

Players' love lives affected by focus on upcoming mother of all series

And other vital bits of news you've no doubt missed, you lazy slob

All the shocking news you missed in recent days

That and other sordid secrets in our latest round-up of news you're bound to have missed

Sehwag makes a spectacle of himself in this week's unnecessary news round-up