Let's talk about Kevin

Jun 8, 2012: Pietersen's has been among the most sparkling yet controversial stories of all

The emperor in winter

May 31, 2012: Viv Richards may be in the commentary box these days, but the aura still endures

England v West Indies, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Strauss' new Australians ready for South Africa

May 28, 2012: After proving their mastery over West Indies, England's only doubts surround No. 6 - and here the selectors might just get lucky once again

England v WI, 2nd Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day

Someone smiling on Sammy

May 26, 2012: Darren Sammy is a proud and talented cricketer who has made something of himself, his job and his team. No one on earth could begrudge him a maiden Test hundred and 21 minutes at Trent Bridge that he will never forget.

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's, 5th day

Welcome to fortress England

May 21, 2012: The England team are utterly professional, confident in their skills and exude an air of superiority over touring opposition

England v West Indies, 1st Test, Lord's, 2nd day

Where are West Indies' heroes?

May 18, 2012: The side taking part at Lord's has men to admire but not players to revere

A tale of two Yorkshiremen

May 17, 2012: Jonny Bairstow and Ajmal Shahzad: two players at crucial stages in their careers

Failures will strengthen Strauss' resolve

May 3, 2012: Questions about his place in the team are quickly forgotten if he scores runs and/or the team wins again. Not that he can afford to flatline in either department for long

England and India: two sides of the cricket coin

Apr 19, 2012: The IPL and county cricket are not as irreconcilable as many think. And cricket needs both

Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day

Switch is a hit

Apr 5, 2012: A simple change to the lbw law would encourage a stroke that makes spectators gasp in wonder

The captain makes the team

Apr 5, 2012: Each side is shaped in the image of the man who leads it. To undervalue the captain is to misunderstand the nature of team

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