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India v England, fifth ODI, Dharamsala

Dull game, but what a view

Jan 28, 2013: The first international in Dharamsala was fun for reasons other than the cricket

India v England, 5th ODI, Dharamsala

Quiet encouragement for England

Jan 27, 2013: Despite defeat in this series, England have developed a game plan that works and a method that can prosper

A few silver linings for India

Jan 25, 2013: One new player and one who seems to have reinvented himself have helped redeem a horror season somewhat

India v England, 4th ODI, Mohali

A series win at last

Jan 24, 2013: For the beleaguered Indian fan, the victory over England kept the biting cold of Mohali at bay

Bowl at Boycs

'I put my money on South Africa'

Jan 24, 2013: Geoff Boycott on Pakistan's challenge against pace, why Dhoni is the right man to lead India, and facing Devon Malcolm

India v England, 4th ODI, Mohali

England need Finn to kick the habit

Jan 23, 2013: Steven Finn's habit of knocking the stumps at the non-striker's end as he delivers cost England a vital wicket against India

India v England, 4th ODI, Mohali

England ring for Buttler

Jan 22, 2013: Problems for Kieswetter and Bairstow bring opportunity for Buttler just eight games ahead of the Champions Trophy

India v England, 3rd ODI, Ranchi

Ranchi lives a dream

Jan 19, 2013: The people of Ranchi's love for MS Dhoni and their excitement at having international cricket for the first time in the city was unbridled

Dhoni's success formula in ODIs

Jan 19, 2013: His tendency to hit the ball straight, and his ability to play the waiting game, have been the keys to his superb run as an ODI batsman in the last 20 months

England in India 2012-13

Bopara worth bearing in mind

Jan 17, 2013: Despite drifting into the wilderness, Ravi Bopara could still be the man England are looking for

India v England, 2nd ODI, Kochi

Familiar problems for England to face

Jan 15, 2013: After the joy of securing the first ODI, England were brought back down earth with a bump and given a harsh reminder of the challenges in India

India v England, 2nd ODI, Kochi

Complacency should not be an issue

Jan 14, 2013: Alastair Cook is well aware that all England have done so far in the one-day series is win a single match

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

New rules, old problems for India

Jan 11, 2013: India's batsmen are usually unstoppable in Rajkot-like conditions. One of the reasons for their failed chase is that age-old conundrum in Indian one-day cricket: whether to go with seven specialist batsmen or not

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Patel swings it

Jan 11, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening ODI between India and England

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Not perfect but satisfying

Jan 11, 2013: England may need to address the shortcomings of their bowling attack but can otherwise rejoice in a fine win

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Giles focus on long-term goals

Jan 10, 2013: With the sternest of tests to begin his international coaching career, Ashley Giles needs to use the series to develop his side for the Champions Trophy and World Cup

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Quarter-finals

Sussex globe-trotter laps up Ranji Trophy

Jan 10, 2013: 70-year-old Peter Chismon, who has been at 54 Test grounds around the world, is currently on a three-month tour of India and is catching as many international and domestic matches as he can

India v England, 1st ODI, Rajkot

Rajkot stadium ready for proud debut

Jan 10, 2013: Among the unique features of the newly-built Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium are the lack of pillars, the canopies and the Lord's-style media capsule

Bowl at Boycs

'ODIs about 60-40 in India's favour'

Jan 9, 2013: Geoff Boycott on England's youngsters, Hussey's retirement, and how he's changed as a commentator

England in India 2012-13

Finn vital in inexperienced England attack

Jan 7, 2013: England's rotation policy has left them short of experience in the bowling ranks in India but in Steven Finn they have a quick bowler who can cause damage - so long as he stays fit