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It's a draw!

Dec 9, 2013: After Darren Bravo's superb effort in Dunedin, a look at some other famous match-saving innings in Tests

Murray Goodwin

'I asked for my first autograph when I was 38'

Nov 24, 2013: Murray Goodwin talks about facing Shoaib, and bringing out the broom against Murali

Is batting first such an advantage in Tests?

Nov 22, 2013: Since the beginning of 2000, teams batting first have won 217 Tests but lost 250, which goes against the bat-first philosophy that has always existed in cricket

One of us against us

Oct 28, 2013: A selection of people who did well in international cricket against the country in which they were born

Quotas: less black and white than ever

Oct 23, 2013: Affirmative action is among the most bitterly divisive issues of the age. Particularly in sport, which depends on fairness, which in turn begins with equality of opportunity

What now for Zimbabwe?

Sep 17, 2013: After a magical win, Zimbabwe will disappear from the international stage for at least five months and won't play a Test for double that time. So what next?

'Zimbabwe boys, you bloody beauties'

Sep 14, 2013: The cricket world reacts to Zimbabwe beating Pakistan by 24 runs in Harare, to record their first Test win against a country other than Bangladesh in 12 years

Pakistan's mediocrity raises questions

Sep 14, 2013: Does Mohammad Hafeez deserve to be in the Test side? Who after Misbah? What is Whatmore doing? Does the board have a plan to safeguard the future?

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare, 4th day

Rahat Ali does a Donald

Sep 13, 2013: Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the second Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in Harare

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare, 3rd day

A birthday present for Rahat Ali

Sep 12, 2013: Plays of the day for the third day of the second Test in Harare

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare, 2nd day

Vitori's handstand and the run-out verdict

Sep 11, 2013: Plays of the day for the second day of the second Test in Harare

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare, 1st day

A chicken runs after a run drought

Sep 10, 2013: Plays of the Day from the first day of the second Test in Harare

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare

Taylor wants to sign off series on a high-note

Sep 9, 2013: Brendan Taylor hopes that Zimbabwe can put in a better performance against Pakistan in the second Test, mindful of the fact that they potentially won't be in whites again till July next year

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare

Split captaincy or non-keeping leader?

Sep 8, 2013: Brendan Taylor is an inspirational captain but statistical evidence suggests his treble role is a concern because he is much more effective as a batsman without the extra task of keeping wicket

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st Test, Harare, 4th day

Taylor's appearance and Zimbabwe's misses

Sep 6, 2013: Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the Harare Test

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st Test, Harare, 2nd day

Sibanda's pain, and a father-son moment

Sep 4, 2013: Plays of the Day from the second day of the Harare Test

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st Test, Harare, 1st day

Manzoor's nameless stint at the crease

Sep 3, 2013: Plays of the day from the first day of the Harare Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st Test, Harare

Weakened bowling a concern for Zimbabwe

Sep 1, 2013: Clashes with the board over payments may have left the Test series in doubt, but it has also affected the morale of Zimbabwe players. With the absence of key performers like Kyle Jarvis, the two Tests against Pakistan will test the hosts' bowling

Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2013

Can Zimbabwe rise above their troubles?

Aug 22, 2013: It will take a greater show of character and determination than any Zimbabwe have managed in the recent past for them to put one past Pakistan

Send Jadeja in higher

Aug 9, 2013: India will be best served in Test cricket if their two allrounders bat either side of Dhoni