Where sport and politics collide

Jun 1, 2012:

Shane Warne

A wizard, a star

Jan 27, 2009: An undisputed legend who mastered cricket's most difficult discipline - not least its mental aspects

Destined to rewrite all records

Jan 2, 2009: Mahela Jayawardene has yet to become the best that he can be, which is exciting to contemplate

Anil Kumble

Exemplary to the end

Dec 12, 2008: He may have been the least successful of the great modern trio, but his worth ought to be measured by how he raised the bar for Indian spin

Sourav Ganguly

Silk and steel

Nov 14, 2008: With the bat in hand, Sourav Ganguly was all immaculate timing and delicate touches. As captain, he toughened India up, made them believe they could win against anyone

Wasim Akram

The sorcerer

Nov 7, 2008: His deception and the ability to test every part of a batsman's game made Wasim Akram truly great

Brian Lara

The spectacular Mr Lara

Oct 30, 2008: When he was batting, grace and style were paramount, and anything seemed possible: there was no greater sight in cricket

Sachin Tendulkar

Beyond legendary

Oct 18, 2008: He has played for two decades, carrying the hopes of a nation, and done it with grace and class. Tendulkar has transcended every other cricket hero there is

Short form, big stage

Aug 29, 2008: Why Twenty20 needs to make it to the Olympics if cricket is to be a truly global sport

Celebrating struggle

Aug 22, 2008: There is extra satisfaction in playing a scratchy knock, in concentrating harder than usual, in pulling yourself back into form

No cause for panic

Aug 6, 2008: Sri Lanka were less than optimal at Galle, failing to build partnerships in particular, but all's not lost yet

Express yourself

Jul 30, 2008: Sri Lanka's success in recent times has hinged on how they have encouraged players to be themselves

Changing gears

Jul 22, 2008: Sri Lanka may have won handily the last time they met India in international cricket, but this is a different ball game

Freak streak

Jul 15, 2008: Sri Lanka has produced some of the most effective unorthodox cricketers over the last 20 years

Five finds

May 28, 2008: A look at five of the biggest revelations in the IPL

Mixed just right

May 5, 2008: Interactions between international stars and domestic players have been the most encouraging aspect of the IPL

The real Super Series

Apr 25, 2008: An exciting format, the best players, and interesting team combinations have resulted in a terrific experience for players and fans alike

Light at the end of the transit tunnel

Apr 19, 2008: Sri Lanka's ODI side is going through a phase of rebuilding, and while the results might not look encouraging, the signs definitely are

Silver linings

Apr 10, 2008: The result in Trinidad aside, there's plenty of good that can be taken from the West Indies Test series

Close and cigar

Mar 31, 2008: A tight win on one of the flattest tracks possible made for quite a pleasing maiden Test victory in the West Indies