How Bangladesh is finding and developing its talent
Mustafizur, Mosaddek, Mehidy, Nazmul - where did they all come from? By Mohammad Isam
Quote Unquote
For the first time in my life, someone had to put on my abdomen guard.
Tamim Iqbal describes the help he received in the dressing room before going out to bat with a fractured wrist
It's time to rediscover Test-match batting
Mark Nicholas: England's recklessness in the name of positivity is a sign that the art of batting in the longest format is no longer given due attention
Is it possible for a Pakistani to be a fan of Ian Botham?
Imran Yusuf ponders an age-old question
Nottingham's the charm
On tour in the UK, Firdose Moonda witnesses a fine comeback, visits the country's oldest pub, and squeezes in some yoga lessons
Trisha Chetty's legacy in the making
Firdose Moonda: An inspiration in Mark Boucher got her to focus on her wicketkeeping. Today, she's a record-holder - and wants to go further
The BCCI Resistance turns one
Sharda Ugra: On this day in 2016, India's highest court mandated the Lodha Committee's recommendations. Six months past its deadline, the BCCI continues to stall
The charms of watching cricket in smaller grounds
Paul Edwards: County outgrounds capture the soul of county cricket. Just ask patrons at the Saffrons
Duckless implosions, and more wickets than runs
Ask Steven: What is the record for most sixes in a T20 match?
'There is still a lot of life in Chris Gayle'
Is the Universe Boss ready to hang up his boots? Nope, he says
Was Rabada's suspension harsh?
Deep Dasgupta, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staffers discuss
'You get a lot of satisfaction when you bowl fast'
James Pattinson on best spells, Stu Broad, and listening to Miley Cyrus
Vince chips in
Vince van der Bijl's career was stunted by isolation, but he is now helping to provide opportunities in the game to South Africa's less privileged kids. By Firdose Moonda
Aye aye captain
Some familiar quibbles and feature deficiencies aside, Cricket Captain remains cricket's foremost management and simulation game
When Sachin Tendulkar explores the cosmic mysteries
In the fantastical novel Centurion, the Indian sporting icon goes on a quest to understand reality itself
How do you broadcast a Test to the world?
Melinda Farrell takes you behind the scenes at Lord's to find out how Sky Sports broadcasted the first Test between England and South Africa
Ellyse the incredible
Cricket star, football prodigy, Miss Marketable, children's author, café owner. But above all, Ellyse Perry is an inspiration
Moeen and Stokes show England's all-round might
Numbers Game: Unlike most other teams, England have a very successful lower middle order
The left-armer who went to war
Tufty Mann was a miserly spinner for South Africa, but before that he was a soldier and captive in World War Two. By Luke Alfred
Savour the flavah
There's nothing like cricket in the Caribbean - or so our photo feature likes to claim
How many catches has Stephen Fleming taken in Tests?
The former New Zealand captain pits himself against fans in a quiz about his career. Who comes out on top?
'Kapil's men turn world upside down'
Five quotes that encapsulate the essence of Indian cricket. Featuring Vijay Hazare, Don Bradman and Neville Cardus
'Cricket is one of those sports you can never completely master'
Amy Satterthwaite talks about what she's learnt in the game, her love of animals, and what it feels like to approach the 100-ODI mark
Can you guess these player nicknames?
Quiz: Who shares a moniker with a dragon from an animated movie?
When Moeen trumped Sobers
Also, was Joe Root's 190 the highest score by a batsman in his first Test as captain? Steven Lynch answers your trivia questions
'I don't know if I wanted my entire life dependent on cricket'
Former England batsman Claire Taylor talks about her batting and playing the violin
Is Moeen the next James Bond?
Polite Enquiries: George and Firdose discuss the world of "Double Mo Seven"
Why do South Africans migrate to England?
The players, agents and clubs tell you. By Tristan Holme
The game that didn't end
Review: Edge of Darkness entertainingly chronicles the last Timeless Test, played for ten days in 1939 in Durban
Meg Lanning, superstar
Jarrod Kimber: Australia's captain is talented, ruthless and utterly dominant. Young girls no longer need to look to men's cricket for role models
Why does Cricket Australia think first-class players are overpaid?
After all, the elite players, who finance the game and the administration, come from the first-class system. By Ian Chappell
Men or women: Whose record is it anyway?
Was the youngest player to score an ODI ton a man or a woman? What about the only person with an ODI eight-for? It's quiz time
'I'm really greedy about batting'
India opener Smriti Mandhana talks about bouncing back from the injury that nearly ruled her out of the World Cup
Matthew Nicholson's Christmas miracle
His only Test was an iconic match in Australia's home summer of 1998-99, and it made him a team-mate of several legends of the game. By Brydon Coverdale
Why has Dhoni lost his one-day mojo?
Aakash Chopra: His dot-ball percentage in the middle overs has gone up, and he is taking fewer singles than he used to
The closest rivalries in Test cricket
Numbers Game: Since South Africa's readmission, few match-ups have been as closely fought as the one between England and South Africa
How far can women's cricket go?
Tim Wigmore: Faster bowling, higher run rates, sharper strategies, mystery spin - there's plenty to come
Interrogating Viv
Who dares question the Master Blaster? We, that's who
Clark's lap of honour, Hockley's finest hour
Some of the greats of women's cricket recount the most memorable moments of their World Cup experience
'I enjoy bowling a lot more than maths'
The baby of the New Zealand team, Amelia Kerr, talks about coming up in the game alongside illustrious team-mates
Long live the Chesistance
To understand a batsman like Pujara in the year 2017, you have to understand his journey - and that of his family. By Sidharth Monga
What does cricket sound like in Afrikaans?
Firdose Moonda presents a quick glossary ahead of South Africa's Test series in England
It's Harmer time at Essex
The Kolpak offspinner has played a big role in Essex making it to the top of the Championship table
How brazen can the BCCI get?
Gaurav Kalra: It makes no sense to appoint Niranjan Shah to a panel to look into the Lodha reforms when he's disqualified from office under those very reforms
When all 11 players had a bowl
Ask Steven: Also, what's the highest score made on T20I debut?
'I want to become a more reliable batsman for Pakistan'
Opener Shan Masood reflects on the stop-start Test career he has had so far
To Canterbury we go
Firdose Moonda follows South Africa's men's, women's and A sides on their tours of England, but still has time to start learning a musical instrument
Another committee? You can't be serious, BCCI!
Both Ends: Raunak Kapoor and Raunak Kapoor try to make sense of the administrative rigmarole
Charlotte Edwards' American adventure
The former England captain on coaching and playing in the USA
Growing up a lonely cricket fan in Japan
What do you do when your school friends don't get why cricket is better than baseball?
Bismah Maroof, Nain Abidi and Javeria Khan on playing together
Pakistan women's top batsmen talk friendship, records, and social media addictions
Cricket's return to relevance and terrestrial TV
Why the ECB's broadcast rights deal seems nothing short of a triumph. By Andrew Miller
'I think people now understand bowling is a very difficult task'
Jade Dernbach focuses on the Royal One-Day Cup final while keeping one eye on an England comeback
'Can't believe Cricket Australia will field a depleted Ashes side'
Ian Chappell on why common sense must prevail in the unresolved pay dispute
My summer watching the big four
Jarrod Kimber on watching Virat Kohli, Steven Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson live
Is Samit moving towards the summit?
Samit Patel's rich vein of form has left him wondering if he is a better player than he ever imagined - not a bad mindset before a Lord's one-day final. By Jon Culley
Why Quinton de Kock is key for South Africa
Numbers Game: He has been stellar across formats over the last year and a half, and he looks set to play a vital role in his team's Tests in England
Whole lotta coaches goin' out
Andrew Fidel Fernando recaps cricketing events of June
Soul sisters
Best mates Tammy Beaumont and Lauren Winfield talk about their student life, learning curves and representing England together
Quinton and Keaton meet again
De Kock and Jennings shared a common cricket path till their under-19 days, after which the latter left South Africa for England. By Firdose Moonda
James Sutherland's greatest challenge?
Daniel Brettig: The Cricket Australia CEO has long been a model of pragmatic leadership, but the ongoing pay dispute will stretch his ability to find a compromise
The IPL gets bigger than the EPL
Here is how Vivo's $341 million bid compares with previous winning bids for IPL rights, and with those in other sports
Does pink-ball cricket have a future in England?
What kind of cricket will the pink ball promote? And will it attract fans to the stadium? Melinda Farrell and George Dobell discuss
Women's cricket looks stronger and faster than ever
And a competitive World Cup will be the ideal way for it to showcase itself and inspire the next generation. By Mark Nicholas
Why are there fewer close ODIs if teams are more evenly matched now?
Kartikeya Date: While scoring rates have increased, matches have become more one-sided
Second coming
Niharika Mallimadugula had outgrown cricket... until an India-Australia Test series drew her back in all over again
What score have you not got?
Ask Steven: Sachin Tendulkar was never dismissed or left unbeaten on which number?
'There's no better feeling than hitting a good on-drive'
Keaton Jennings on his debut Test hundred, growing up his father's son, and team-mates
Can Australia Women win a seventh World Cup?
They have won six out of the last ten tournaments, but the competition is a lot stiffer today
The league of global T20 brands
The presence of established IPL franchises and other international businesses in South Africa's new T20 league shows what the future of the format could look like
How wide is too wide?
Our cartoon takes a look at bat technology
Afghanistan's thrilling journey to Test status
How the team went from being an Associate to a Full Member
What the Kohli-Kumble saga tells us
Ian Chappell: Captains are best off being advised by senior team-mates on the field, and assisted by managers off it
What does Ireland and Afghanistan's new status imply?
It's as much about restrictions lifted as about opportunities gained. By Peter Della Penna
Eleven seconds of Sarfraz
An iconic win, a zillion photo frames - which one to pick? By Philip Brown
Meet the all-round prodigy with the 'boy-cut' hairdo
India's Deepti Sharma has broken batting records, bowling records, partnership records - all while still being a teenager
Should India be playing a series in West Indies right now?
Five days after the Champions Trophy - where's the context? Cyrus Broacha, Shaun Tait, Ajit Agarkar and ESPNcricinfo staffers debate
Can you ace our women's cricket quiz?
Which current World Cup captain played basketball in the Olympics? And which Flight Lieutenant also bowls with the new ball?
The matriarch of England women's evolution
Now in her eighties, Norma Izard is a living testimony to the pioneering breed of women's cricketer who helped elevate the sport to today's levels. By Raf Nicholson
The boundary-rider effect
Numbers Game: Has the extra outfielder affected scoring rates in the last ten overs of ODIs?
How Australia's women got here
A World Cup is a celebration of how far the women's game has come, yet it should not be forgotten that many advancements were a long time coming. By Daniel Brettig
Do I know you from somewhere?
You've seen these cricketers before, but not this way
We need to hear Kohli's side of the story
Gaurav Kalra: Now that we've had Kumble's perspective on why he left, we need to know why the captain felt the coach wasn't right for India
Should there be another Champions Trophy?
What would the tournament's fate be if left in the hands of Shaun Tait, Ajit Agarkar, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staff?
Ashleigh Gardner stands on the cusp of history
About to become the first indigenous woman to represent Australia in a World Cup, the 20-year-old has already shown maturity and confidence beyond her years
'When you play for the Dutch, you bleed orange'
Fresh off his coaching and playing stint with Hong Kong, Ryan Campbell is now hoping to help Netherlands get their ODI status back
And the World Cup goes to… England!
How amateur gusto, cutting-edge coaching and a mixtape came together in a breakout women's tournament 24 years ago. By Raf Nicholson
Pakistan, the Improbables
Can Pakistan's Champions Trophy triumph be explained by Haal or logic? Osman Samiuddin tries to figure it out
'I want to play like a brave man, like a lion'
Fast bowler Hasan Ali on leading the Pakistan attack in the Champions Trophy, and the influence his older brother has had on the way he bowls
'More and more girls are hitting the ball hard from ball one'
Today's top women cricketers discuss how the game has evolved, the impact of T20 leagues, and the consequences of professionalism
Who has scored the most runs in the Champions Trophy?
And what is the funniest sledge ever? Find out in Ask Steven
What will we remember the Champions Trophy for?
Rahul Dravid, Ajt Agarkar and Shaun Tait pick the best performances and the key players
Amir in World XI v Aliens?
Polite Enquiries: Brexit, Trump or Pakistan's Champions Trophy title - which is the most surprising?
Fly, Pakistan, fly
Jarrod Kimber tells the story of a crazy, glorious, authentically Pakistani comeback
Ringside at the miracle of Pakistan
Zaman, Amir, Hafeez, history. Mark Nicholas was there
Let's talk about technology
Is it a good thing or are we overdoing it? Cyrus Broacha debates both sides of the issue
Will a billion people watch the Champions Trophy final?
Probably not, but it could well be the third-most-watched cricket match ever, writes Tim Wigmore
The analytical power of the halfway mark
Anantha Narayanan devises the Halfway Wicket Value (HWV), a metric that facilitates a deeper study of the flow of a Test innings
'Batsmen win you games, bowlers win you tournaments'
Bowling coach Azhar Mahmood talks about the transformation of Pakistan's pace attack, a key factor in their road to the Champions Trophy final
The haunting of Hyde Park
Firdose Moonda finds her favourite place in London, enjoys the company of the South African contingent - and has a brush with tragedy
Gimme a break
Breaks are ubiquitous in cricket. Not suprisingly, the most important type has to do with making money. By Simon Barnes
'Aggression is in my genes'
Harmanpreet Kaur talks about her hard-hitting game, culture shock at Sydney Thunder, and her cricketing idol
What do Pakistan need to do psychologically to beat India?
Your burning questions are answered by Melinda Farrell and George Dobell
'We're going to learn from the last three World Cups'
Jhulan Goswami on being the highest wicket-taker in ODIs, and the young Indian bowlers she is mentoring
Rise, and shine, Hasan Ali
Jarrod Kimber: He went from being at the bottom of Pakistan's bowling attack to leading them into the final
Which was Yuvraj's best ODI performance?
NatWest final 2002? World Cup 2011? Nairobi 2000? Vote for your favourite
Which teams and players use DRS better than the others?
Charles Davis does a statistical analysis (in which Younis Khan and Alastair Cook shine)
What killed the dibbly-dobbler?
An especially troublesome breed of medium-pace bowlers in ODIs in the 1990s has largely become irrelevant today
Meeting Bangladesh fans in Brick Lane
Andrew Miller asks fans on the famous street in London about the Champions Trophy semi and final
England's bowlers are their silent heroes
Jon Hotten: On paper, they are an unassuming, unlikely bunch, but with unspectacular labour, they have been delivering results
How Bangladesh came to have a pace-heavy ODI attack
A team known for its reliance on spin now chooses to pick three fast bowlers more often than not. How did that come to be? By Mohammad Isam
Our fascination with the fastest hundred
Do you know that the scorer of the quickest first-class ton in the English season gets a trophy and a cash award?
Birthday hauls, and Rashid Khan's record
Ask Steven: Who holds the record for hitting the most sixes in a Test innings?
Miandad and Pakistan's quest for izzat
On the occasion of his 60th birthday, Osman Samiuddin examines the legend's need to be respected but also to always be the victim
'We decided the plan was to be more defensive than attacking'
Sri Lanka's fast-bowling coach Allan Donald talks about his latest stint
'If it's our last World Cup, we should enjoy it'
Mithali Raj looks forward the big event this month, and India's exciting young talent
How the Woolmer investigation was botched
The story behind the bizarre inquest, which concluded that the coach was murdered
Into the heart of Bangladesh's rise
Mashrafe, Mushfiqur, Shakib, Tamim and Mahmudullah are the men who have transformed the team
Bowlers are getting eaten alive in ODIs
Ian Chappell: Bat v ball is no longer a contest when chasing 300 in rainy England becomes an easy task
Warriors' duty
The Kenya cricket team that fights for women's rights: an ESPN photo feature
How I fell in love with New Zealand cricket
Englishman Dave Roberts tells the story of how he switched sides in 1992
Does Dhawan raise his game for ICC tournaments?
The numbers say he's the best there is in big ODI series over most of the decade
The original premier league
Mohammad Isam tells the story of the DPL, Dhaka's oldest, and dearest, cricket tournament
Corey Anderson's struggle
He has had to fight expectations and wrestle with injury. Most of all, he has had to strive to outdo his potential. By Jarrod Kimber
How does the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method work?
An explainer for a question that has perplexed us all at one time or another
The madness of Yuvraj Singh
Mukul Kesavan: Like against Pakistan last week, when he walks out onto the biggest stage, his eyes shine with a certain insanity
'The most challenging thing for Associates is lack of games'
Kenya veteran Steve Tikolo talks about the challenges of his latest job as Uganda coach
Which Australian ODI uniform was the best?
Sam Perry picks five memorable kits
'Once you go mentally, it's a very difficult game'
As a batsman, Matthew Elliott was unable to fulfil the expectations of many, but he hopes to help others do so as a coach
Meet South Africa's first black African national coach
Hilton Moreeng talks about his quest to take the women's team to the top
Which players have the highest scores against India?
Steven Lynch answers your stats and trivia questions
It's all Buttler's fault
Dan Norcross hates (and loves) a certain England batsman-keeper
The teen quick who went from Peru to West Indies
Cricket helped Jade Rodriguez deal with depression and bullying. She's now hoping to break into the world champion side
Can anyone pull off a white jacket (other than Travolta and MJ)?
Philip Brown remembers a dreaded piece of Champions Trophy clothing
Sharjah, Toronto and other classics
Sidharth Monga on India-Pakistan ODIs - how many do you remember?
'The first name in a T20 world XI has to be de Villiers'
Tim Bresnan talks career highlights, party tricks, and prankster team-mates
Who is playing his sixth successive Champions Trophy this year?
Take our quiz to find out
A letter that exposes Indian cricket's problems
Sidharth Monga: Ramachandra Guha has pointed out the conflicts and the complicity that plague the BCCI
Cricket Australia and the players aren't negotiating
Daniel Brettig: The board and the players' association are both holding on to their proposals, without really seeking a compromise
It's bigger than Kohli v Kumble
Sambit Bal: The question from the fallout is whether players' personal likes and dislikes should affect a coach's job
India fans v Pakistan fans - a British tale
It's a story of rivalry and of dosti
From stuttering missteps to self-assured poise
How the Champions Trophy emerged from over a decade of setbacks to become a celebration of ODI cricket. By Andrew Miller
How England went from being jokes to jocks
Jarrod Kimber: After over two decades of being clueless about one-day cricket, England are finally owning the format
A festival of cricket is upon us
Mark Nicholas: There's little margin for error in the Champions Trophy and that's what makes it more exciting than the World Cup
The role of nutritionists in cricket
Sausages, curries and baked beans? No, today's players focus on foods that will aid performance and recovery
Why does Sri Lanka have 23 first-class teams?
Thilanga Sumathipala, the Sri Lanka board president, on the revamped domestic structure
'When I try to hit, I throw the kitchen sink at it'
Chris Lynn talks about his batting style, and picking T20s over Tests
Sachin's big reveal, and Bangladesh's unshocking win
Andrew Fidel Fernando offers a quick recap of the month of May in cricket - in which we don't make fun of South Africa's chances at the Champions Trophy
Dealing in sixes, and in shattered stumps
Ask Steven: You might be surprised to learn who has been out bowled most times in Test cricket
Music to watch cricket by
What would be the soundtrack to your day at a game?
The extraordinary story of Afghans playing cricket in Austria
Pranay Sanklecha finds an immigrant cricket club in the little town of Graz
Sachin's sledge, and when rain helped SA
Memorable moments from the Champions Trophy. By Andrew McGlashan
South Africa and England the teams to beat
S Rajesh looks at win-loss ratios, run rates, and pace v spin in his Champions Trophy stats preview
What we'll miss about West Indies
The sixes, the dancing, the press conferences, and Salt Bae - we won't get to see those this Champions Trophy
Likely to be India, England, Australia and SA in the semis
Ian Chappell: The Champions Trophy is set to be an exciting and competitive 50-over tournament
Let's be gender-neutral in cricket
Or so says our cartoon
Would you pick Warne in your XI to tour Pakistan?
Anantha Narayanan picks the best home and visiting XIs to play in South Africa, Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka
Big hitters, young guns, wrist spin and pace
Who are your players to watch for the Champions Trophy? Do they match our list?
'I enjoyed people expecting things from me'
Sharda Ugra talks to Sachin Tendulkar and then watches Sachin: A Billion Dreams
A guide to the Cricket Australia-players dispute
What are they fighting about? Here's a quick explainer
The colourful life of Umar Akmal
Brawls and bans feature in a big way in our list of highs and lows of the Pakistan batsman's career
Will we see 400-plus totals this Champions Trophy?
George Dobell: England's one-day pitches have become more batsman-friendly over the past few seasons, so expect some very big scores
'Eighty per cent of what I've learnt is by watching other fast bowlers'
Bhuvneshwar Kumar talks knuckleballs, and how to counter MS Dhoni
What's the best tour game you've watched?
Australians v Bangalore's crowd, Phil Hughes v Harmison, Pidge v Biff - there have been some great contests in warm-up matches
'In domestic cricket, you have to keep your ego aside'
Harbhajan Singh talks comebacks, and how his comment about spin-friendly Indian pitches was misunderstood
Where will T20 cricket go next?
Jarrod Kimber: Data is going to play a huge role in the game - and by extension, in international cricket
CA's good business methods not always good sport
Daniel Brettig: Learnings from industrial relations in the corporate world may not be helping Cricket Australia as much as its directors seem to think
The man behind New Zealand's world title
In 2000, New Zealand won the ICC Knockout in Nairobi, but the coach behind that achievement, David Trist, is largely forgotten. By Brydon Coverdale
Who are the IPL's fans?
Srinath Sripath spends the evening of the tournament final in a Mumbai pub and comes away enlightened
Accommodating the IPL
How do hotels cater to the players' needs and wants over a two-month season? Vishal Dikshit finds out
The heart-stoppers
Which are the most thrilling T20 internationals ever played? Anantha Narayanan looks at the stats
I won't be your hat-trick victim
Ask Steven: What became of the only two bowlers to have taken 16 wickets on Test debut?
A street-food lover's delight
Ramona Arena explores Pune's street-food joints and visits Zaheer Khan's restaurant
Two vets and a kid
Peter Della Penna: Three promising newcomers in the USA side are hoping to help their team break its Division Three jinx
A history of the Champions Trophy in seven matches
When Bangladesh were uninvited to their own party; Australia v USA; two finals - Osman Samiuddin on games that shaped the tournament
Jason Roy, the natural
Having found the consistency to match his obvious talent, he will be pivotal if England are to fulfil their potential this summer
Talking cricket and Pune with Rahul Tripathi
Ramona Arena visits Pune's gymkhanas, stops by the Blades of Glory museum, and finds out the cricketing story behind the IPL's newest star
I don't like cricket (songs), oh no…
Why has the game's rich history largely been ignored in verse? By Andrew Mueller
Have Pune been the biggest surprise this IPL?
Putting all their money on Ben Stokes was a risk, but they made it work - Broacha and gang debate
Who are the greatest T20 players of them all?
Kartikeya Date presents a data-backed all-time T20 XI
The millionaire family that built cricket in Oman
For over four decades, the Khimjis have contributed to the game as employers, administrators, cheerleaders and mentors
How do you explain cricket in Japanese?
A commentator recounts his experience of describing the game (and carrying water to the toilets) during the ICC Women's T20 Qualifier in Sano, Japan
Will Russell Domingo stay or go?
Cricket South Africa needs to make sure whatever the decision, it doesn't affect the team in a big way during a season of big assignments. By Firdose Moonda
The jawbreaker
Andy Roberts was too mean, too quick, too deadly… until you got to know him. By Mike Haysman
England have been to hell but are looking at the stars now
Mark Nicholas: Their ODI metamorphosis over the last two years has left them among the favourites for the forthcoming Champions Trophy
Washington Sundar thinks his way to success
Sidharth Monga: For someone so young, with no big variations, the Rising Pune offspinner has done remarkably well thanks to his clarity of thought
A long build-up of bad faith
Daniel Brettig: Before they can talk details, Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers Association must address the increasingly toxic atmosphere
What Narine tells us about T20 hitting
Tim Wigmore: In a format where batting resources are often underutilised, more bowlers might look to develop their hitting skills
'No matter how talented they are, players need to be given security'
VVS Laxman talks about his role as mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad, the franchise's auction strategy, and their approach to player management
What Nehra knows
Does Ashish Nehra keep tabs on his stats? We put his knowledge to the test
Should the IPL really be decided by playoffs?
Or should the toppers of the league stage be crowned champions? Raunak Kapoor and Raunak Kapoor debate
'Your mindset has to be always taking the positive option'
Chris Woakes talks about his wickets-first approach, what he has gained from the IPL, and how he wants to develop his game
Youngest five-for takers, and players with the most IPL games
Ask Steven: Who has scored most runs in a three-Test series without making a hundred?
'As a kid, I was giving throwdowns to Lara, Chanderpaul and Hooper'
Chris Jordan remembers his Barbados days, rates the England players' football skills, and names the most talented cricketer he's come across
Oldies
Does life on the cricket field end at 40? Certainly not - and we've got photographic evidence
How Tripathi became a Supergiant
Rahul Tripathi had to give up cricket when his army father was posted in Kashmir, but a move to Pune revived his childhood dream. By Sidharth Monga
Younis Maximus
Ahmer Naqvi: Younis Khan's career was spent overcoming challenges, but he has emerged as undeniably Pakistan's greatest Test batsman
In search of the next Sourav Ganguly
On the Road: Ramona Arena talks to former India keeper Deep Dasgupta about Maidan cricket, and meets a coach who is hunting for the next Dada in Kolkata
What will Misbah do without cricket?
The game moulded him in every way. So what lies next? By Osman Samiuddin
Will the BCCI seek refuge in T20?
Ian Chappell: The Indian board is not likely to take being rebuffed by the ICC lightly. A possible consequence could be an expansion of the IPL
Misbah's wilderness years
Hassan Cheema: Before he became one of Pakistan's great cricketers, Misbah-ul-Haq was ignored for years even as he dominated the domestic circuit
Locals v visitors
Anantha Narayanan presents country-wise stats-based selections of the best all-time home and visiting Test XIs
What branding does to sport
Cricket is not a soft drink, insists Simon Barnes. But is anyone listening?
'He is a very strong character'
Younis Khan talks about Misbah-ul-Haq, and how they forged Pakistan's most iconic partnership in recent times
'Qualification for the World Cup is the most important thing'
Faisal Hasnain, Zimbabwe Cricket's incoming managing director, wants to make the game a good-news story for the country. By Firdose Moonda
Have you tried Sourav Ganguly's favourite biryani?
On the Road: Ramona Arena checks out Kolkata's Maidan, food and night life
One Test, two ten-fors, three baggy greens
Peter Allan only played one Test, in 1965-66, but it was a very good cricket year for him
'Stop confronting, start talking'
Vinod Rai, the chairman of Indian cricket's interim committee of administrators, evaluates the first 100 days of their tenure
A walk through Mumbai's cricket landscape
From the late 19th century, the city has been central to the history of the game in India - and it shows
Five most memorable diamond ducks
How many players do you know who have been out for ducks without facing a ball?
'Easier getting runs in the first three years than now'
Gautam Gambhir on how the IPL has changed, and KKR's key players this season
How the world discovered World Series Cricket
Forty years ago, two Australian journalists touring England broke the news of one of cricket's most seismic events. By Daniel Brettig
Sore Bears, and bros that are foes
Ask Steven: Has anyone scored a fifty in a team score of under 100 in a Test?
The best tenth-wicket stands
Few things in cricket are as life-affirming as the last-wicket stand. Nigel Henderson presents a survey and a celebration
Should fielding substitutes be allowed?
We've done away with runners. Are sub fielders next? Cyrus Broacha conducts a lively discussion with Sanjay Bangar, Shaun Tait and ESPNcricinfo staff
The Associate coach who changes fortunes
Pubudu Dassanayake has made a difference to every team he has led: Canada, Nepal and now USA. By Peter Della Penna
How will cricket change by 2027?
Paddy Upton offers a few predictions on how technology and innovative thinking will radically change the game over the coming decade
Let's talk cricket and Bollywood catchphrases
Melinda Farrell meets actor Kunaal Roy Kapoor and learns an iconic Hindi movie line (to sledge with)
'My left foot is bigger than my right foot'
David Miller reveals interesting facts about himself
A murder mystery in Madras
Have you read Mike Marqusee's Slow Turn, a novel filled with political intrigue, romance, and also cricket?
How did the players end up being collateral in the BCCI's fight?
This is the question uppermost in fans' minds leading into the board's special general meeting. By Sharda Ugra
Riding around Rajkot
On the Road: Melinda Farrell tries a Gujarati thali, talks to Lions' young owner, Keshav Bansal, and visits Jaddu's Food Field
A stern eye on South Africa's past
Review: Reverse Sweep, Ashwin Desai's account of the country's cricket in recent years, is unsparing in its portrayal of a divided society. By Firdose Moonda
Meeting Mr Mullally
In his mum's little house in Perth, a former England bowler recovers from troubled times and recounts his tales to Emma John
Who's going to clinch the fourth playoff spot?
Shaun Tait, Sanjay Bangar, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staff discuss
'We can't let things slip now'
Ed Joyce is in the twilight of his career but is putting all his efforts into staying around to play Test cricket for Ireland
In the mountains, old-school Pakistan lives on
Hassan Cheema: The FATA team has come far in its short time on the domestic scene, playing a brand of cricket the rest of Pakistan seems to have forgotten
Guardians of cricket's galaxy
Andrew Miller presents an all-time T20 XI that would represent cricket with distinction in any intergalactic showdown
English cricket needs to embrace legspin again
Mark Nicholas: One of our sport's most captivating arts has been allowed to languish on the margins of county cricket for far too long
'If I bowl to him, it's another wicket'
Middlesex's Steven Finn and Tim Murtagh reveal how they plan to dismiss each other when England and Ireland clash in ODIs at Bristol and Lord's
An elegy for the Maidan Market
The life and times of a Kolkata sport-goods bazaar like no other
The charms around the Charminar
Melinda Farrell explores Hyderabad's old city, and quizzes Kane Williamson on his acting chops
The pleasure of watching a game at Oxford
Traditionally the season openers, the university matches are now in danger of being cut of a schedule that favours T20. By Liam Cromar
Are you an IPL nerd?
Take our quiz: who is the only bowler to have topped the wicket charts in two IPL seasons?
Nurul and Liton breathe down Mushfiqur's neck
There's an interesting fight going for the wicketkeeper's slot in the Bangladesh team. By Mohammad Isam
Sunil Narine - MVP?
Run Order: Brad Hogg, Aakash Chopra, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo's staffers discuss his batting contributions in the IPL
We bring you April in cricket - only the fun bits
Andrew Fidel Fernando catches you up on the Younis dramedy, the Bravo tear-jerker, and the Kolpakalypse
Stranded on 99, and stranded on four
Ask Steven: Was the Don's Test average as captain also Bradmanesque?
Where did Swapnil Asnodkar and Co go?
From obscurity to household names, these Indian players became IPL stars in 2008, but couldn't stay on in the spotlight. This is their story
'I think we got Test status too late'
Former Zimbabwe bowler Eddo Brandes on the famous wins over England, and dismissing Viv Richards first ball
Let's talk Younis
Cyrus Broacha, Aakash Chopra and Co get stuck into the Younis Khan retirement saga
Ashwin or Narine: who's the best?
Vote for the spinners who will lead your all-time IPL XI
Do we want to know about players' love lives?
Run Order: Brad Hogg, Aakash Chopra, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo's staffers go through tweeted declarations of love
Cricket faces a '70s-style moment of reckoning
Ian Chappell: The ongoing pay dispute between CA and the players shows how the greed of boards and the lure of T20 leagues could spell tricky times ahead
Fantasy cricket
In Michael O'Leary's Out of It, Eden Park is the venue for cricketing flights of fancy that draw the reader in
'It's about never letting the batsman be completely comfortable'
Knuckleball specialist Andrew Tye talks about how he got the idea for the ball and how he mastered it
Who presented Rishabh Pant his first India cap?
Melinda Farrell explores Delhi and talks to Pant about his cricket journey
Should the IPL adopt the DRS?
Aakash Chopra, Brad Hogg, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staffers review all aspects of this burning question
From the cricket field to other fields
Zafar Ansari is the latest example of a cricketer retiring early to pursue other avenues. Here are some of the others
The Kolkata sports fan: a portrait
Knowledgeable, emotional, innately curious and always ready with a quip - no other city makes them quite like this. By Jayaditya Gupta
'I want to see Afghanistan at No. 5 in the rankings'
Atif Mashal, the chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, talks about where cricket is going in the country
I'm beggin' ya!
Photo Feature: For any young cricketers out there, our crash course in appealing is sure to be instructive
'I like to think the background I have will help me going forward'
Joe Root, England's next Test captain, pays a visit to his old primary school and relives some school-day memories
'I've got to progress my game instead of trying to please people'
Corey Anderson talks about coping with great expectations, playing fearless cricket, and his aspirations beyond the game
Who's the best singer in the West Indies team?
Polite Enquiries: And what superpower would Jason Holder like to have?
Has Bengaluru become a bowler's paradise?
The run rate at the Chinnaswamy over the last nine IPL seasons was 8.61. This season it's 7.41
How to build the ideal T20 side
Jarrod Kimber: Stop thinking of players as batsmen, bowlers and allrounders; it's far more nuanced than that
'Whatever we achieve in Champions Trophy will be big'
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha on preparations for England
An all-time fielding XI
Is this a team that won't concede a run?
Wicket with a wide, and Afghanistan's Test player
Ask Steven: Also, which player waited more than 100 Tests to get a century?
Faulkner confronted by the finish line
Daniel Brettig: His eclipse as a member of Australia's top flight parallels that of Simon O'Donnell
The fear and loathing of not getting picked
Nearly every cricketer has had to deal with rejection, even Bradman. By Nicholas Hogg
Should a player be benched if his kit is missing?
Brad Hogg, Aakash Chopra, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staff talk about Aaron Finch's recent omission from the playing XI
Arjuna versus
Arjuna Ranatunga wasn't afraid of getting in people's faces. We pick five of his best scraps
Is Chris Morris better than Andre Russell?
Statsguru looks for numbers that can answer this question
Hating and loving the IPL
From planning to protest against the IPL to becoming a fan - a cricket lover's story
When the defences had to hold in Dubai
And they did, thanks to Younis and Misbah. Check out our farewell countdown
Are cricketers getting too sensitive?
Aakash Chopra, Brad Hogg, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staff have their say
Outbox
Cartoon: When the usual labels aren't enough
'I've been lucky to have taken 99 Test wickets more than most people'
Ben Hilfenhaus talks about his old job as a bricklayer, the best captain he's played under, and finishing with 99 Test wickets
Probing Punjab's fearless brand of cricket
Melinda Farrell hits the road with Kings XI Punjab's Axar Patel and Manan Vohra and hums the new team tune
The joys of an Indian summer
Sharda Ugra: Be it cricket, puchkas or mangoes, there are various ways of defining and defying the season
Why T20 teams can afford misfiring superstars
Sidharth Monga: An increased allocation of resources in a short format allows teams to invest heavily in inconsistent, big-impact players
My Sabina days
Michael Holding recalls watching and playing cricket at the iconic Sabina Park
How popular is cricket?
Football and basketball take the top two spots, but what is cricket's place in the sporting universe? By Tim Wigmore
A sober rethink on sponsorship
Daniel Brettig: CA's latest beer sponsorship will not feature branding on players' uniforms, a sign of the increasingly fraught relationship between alcohol and sport
Have you voted in our all-time IPL XI yet?
Gayle or Warner? Bravo or Russell? Rohit or Raina? Make your voice heard
The hills are alive with the sound of county cricket
April is here: time for cricket to signal a season of renewal amid the sunshine and the smell of fresh-mown grass. By Mark Nicholas
Kya soot diya, miya!
Brush up on cricket slang from around India
What's wrong with revenue-sharing, CA?
Tim May: The model has been in existence for nearly two decades and has served players and board well. Why end it now?
IPL: godsend or scourge?
Cyrus Broacha debates this pressing issue with Cyrus Broacha
Reverse swing: an English tale
England went from suspicion of reverse swing to being masters of it in two decades. By Vithushan Ehantharajah
Why is SLC in public-relations overdrive?
Andrew Fidel Fernando: Thilanga Sumathipala's board has done as much for Sri Lanka's cricket as any other, but his own desperation for the limelight does them no favours
Is Chris Lynn killing the good-length ball?
Jon Hotten: He is able to hit the bowler's stock ball back over his head for six. How will the bowlers respond?
A phenom called Rashid Khan
With a googly few batsmen around the world are picking, the 18-year-old Afghanistan legspinner has been topping the bowling charts in the IPL
Dismissing Tendulkar, and an U-19 triple
Ask Steven: What's the record for most matches without scoring a run?
'Players these days don't get chewed out like we used to'
Thilan Samaraweera talks about the Lahore attack, copping a earful from Ranatunga, and finishing with a higher Test average than Aravinda
To chase or not to chase?
Should captains only look to bat second? Except Delhi? Raunak Kapoor and Raunak Kapoor argue
How well does Samuel Badree know his stats?
Who's the only batsman you've dismissed off the first ball of a T20 innings? Tell us, Sam
Hat-tricks, howlers, and Afghani chicken
The best, the worst and everything in between from the first ten days of the IPL
Why can't we make yorkers great again?
Jarrod Kimber: We often hear fans cry out for them as batsmen rack up the runs in T20, but there are reasons for why they aren't as effective as they once were
Is Delhi a team of missed opportunities?
Run Order: Do they know how to spend their money at the auctions? Ajit Agarkar, Brad Hogg, Cyrus Broacha and ESPNcricinfo staffers debate
How India became a cricketing heavyweight
Ian Chappell: The team's evolution over the decades has led to today's formidable unit that has reached the top of the sport
Let's cut to the T20I chase
What affects the result of a T20 match? Anantha Narayanan crunches the numbers to find out
'I stopped caring about results and really enjoyed the game'
Fast bowler Ben Laughlin on all the T20 teams he has played for, dismissing AB, and a future career as a celebrity carpenter
Are Dhoni's finishing powers on the wane?
Watch ESPNcricinfo staffers, Cyrus Broacha, Brad Hogg and Ajit Agarkar get stuck into this burning topic
The beguilers
What makes us call a player a genius? Simon Barnes looks for answers
'Misbah was like a violinist in a crashing stock market'
Bizarre analogies, pithy one-liners and slick selfies abound in our Twitter round-up
Why Gayle is the prototype of the pure T20 batsman
Kartikeya Date: The West Indian power-hitter's boundary-centric approach has made him perhaps the greatest exponent of successful T20 batting
Grounded, rounded and hungry for more
Will Macpherson: Middlesex have focused on creating the right environment to help sustain their on-field success
Meet Wankhede's North Stand Gang
The spectator experience in Indian stadiums can often be unpleasant. One group of fans from Mumbai wants to change that, one chant at a time
Idol worship
Adam Collins takes us on a guided tour of Australia's iconic cricket statues
'I think we can be in the top four this season'
Kim Barnett, Derbyshire's new director of cricket, has high ambitions for the county and wants players to take greater responsibility. By David Hopps
Why are most captains batsmen?
Rob Steen: Batsmen have always been preferred over bowlers for the leadership role. Why is that?
All in the family
How much do you know about family connections in cricket?
'We are a lesson to youngsters back home in Afghanistan'
Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, the first Afghanistan players in the IPL, talk about life with Sunrisers Hyderabad, and travelling the world for cricket
India's rock of ages
Vinoo Mankad, who was born 100 years ago today, was the driving force behind the India team of the late '40s and '50s
Getting started with a six (or a couple of blobs)
Ask Steven: Who has the most international hat-tricks? Is Misbah the oldest Test captain ever? We have the answers
Collingwood looks up from the bottom
Jon Culley: With a 48-point deficit against their name, Durham have their work cut out in Division Two this year. Their captain knows it's going to be a slog
Might they have played for India?
V Ramnarayan: Indian domestic cricket is full of players who have been unlucky to miss out on national selection. Here are 11 of the best
Are South Asian kids in the US falling out of love with cricket?
The lure of basketball and baseball, where the pathways are clearer, is all too strong for children whose primary link with cricket is their parents' love for it
'It gets a bit annoying - quarter-finals, semi-finals, out'
Ravi Bopara talks about Essex's prospects of winning limited-overs silverware this year, and his aspirations of playing for England again
'You just can't take things too seriously'
John Watkins, 94 today, and the oldest living Test cricketer, remembers his playing days for South Africa
