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MAY 21, 2013

Time to stop barracking Broad

Edward Weech, UK: Remember Robin Smith? Lazy narratives around a cricketer's abilities can be damaging

Some of the criticism levelled at Stuart Broad -- he doesn't pitch it up; on his off days he can hardly hit the pitch; he's lazy etc. -- bear little if any relation to reality © PA Photos

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MAY 12, 2013

A side that should make it to heaven

Geoffrey Forday, Singapore: The hilarious story of the ANZA Champs who have completed 100 games of incompetence in Singapore fourth division cricket

MAY 12, 2013

T20 cricket - Expect the unexpected

Freddie Wilde, UK: The nerveless chasing, the athletic out-fielding, and the irresistible finishes make T20 a big hit with the fans

MAY 09, 2013

The importance of Indian captains in the IPL

Krish Sripada, India: They will find it easier to get the best out of the big Indian contingents in the IPL squads, and form a stronger connect with the crowds

MAY 05, 2013

The Caribbean public deserves better

Roger Sawh, West Indies: Andre Russell shouldn't have put down West Indies' fans during a promotional event in Delhi as a part of his IPL obligations

MAY 02, 2013

Let Virat Kohli be

Parth Pandya, India: He can be Rahul Dravid's batting successor, even if he doesn't emulate his grace and demeanour

APRIL 30, 2013

Ashish Nehra, we are grateful

Kshitij Mohta, India: He may have been injury-prone and clumsy, but Ashish Nehra made some unforgettable contributions to Indian cricket

APRIL 25, 2013

Australia and the vice-captaincy question

Jacob Astill, Australia: Recent developments in Australian cricket turn the spotlight on this largely titular role

APRIL 23, 2013

Hafeez, a reason to watch Pakistan bat

Osama Baig: After a long time, the country has a batsman who is as captivating and consistent as their bowlers

APRIL 18, 2013

An IPL All-Star weekend

Kshitij Mohta: Here's a radical idea - how about getting the best 22 to face off on the weekend before the final?

APRIL 17, 2013

A big series for Zimbabwe and Bangladesh

Jake Rassack: Test cricket's basement battle is not the most high-profile series this year, but it could produce some significant cricket

APRIL 10, 2013

The mismanaged showman

Osama Baig: What does a live falcon show in the Arab desert tell us about Shoaib Akhtar's career?

APRIL 10, 2013

The IPL can learn from other sports leagues

Ramakanth Josyula : From season tickets to merchandise, there are many ideas that the IPL can adopt to increase the spectator presence in stadiums

APRIL 08, 2013

Australia and the 'Flintoff Effect'

Jacob Astill, Sydney: Australia's impatience to find the rare, effective allrounder in recent years hasn't resulted in much gain

APRIL 03, 2013

IPL: The fascination of the abomination

Peter Miller, United Kingdom: There are plenty of things to dislike about the IPL, but the cricket certainly isn't one of them

MARCH 29, 2013

A Prior Engagement

Brian Carpenter, United Kingdom: Currently at the peak of his powers, Matt Prior is a delight to watch, attacking and defending with ease and always up for a tough grind