IPL 2014

Speed dating, IPL style

Feb 11, 2014: With uncapped Indian players entering the IPL auction pool for the first time, franchises have begun inviting talented domestic players for trials to assess their value

India tour of New Zealand 2013-14

India's batsmen proving to be fast learners

Feb 11, 2014: In spite of their inexperience, India's young batsmen are displaying a capability to adapt and cope with tough situations, as the Tests in Johannesburg and Auckland have shown

Under-19 World Cup 2014

The journey of the World Cup stars post-2012

Feb 11, 2014: ESPNcricinfo looks at the progress made by five stars of the 2012 Under-19 World Cup over the last two years

Corruption in IPL

Six astonishing lines from the Mudgal report

Feb 10, 2014: The report of the IPL Probe Committee, headed by Justice Mukul Mudgal, revealed some insights into the workings of the IPL that need to be read to be believed

I'll not be back

Feb 10, 2014: After Kevin Pietersen's international exit, a look at some other unusual endings to Test careers

N Srinivasan

'The new ICC structure is more inclusive'

Feb 6, 2014: The BCCI president responds to criticism of the proposals for the revamp of cricket's governing body

IPL news

What makes Pietersen a franchise-magnet

Feb 5, 2014: Factors such as supreme talent, complete availability, match-winner status, a polished and suave speaker, make Pietersen potentially one of the most attractive buys

India in New Zealand 2013-14

ODIs gone, can India bounce back in Tests?

Feb 4, 2014: India haven't won an international since they began touring in December; an unforgiving schedule won't help as they look for a reversal during the Tests

Deserted roads, labyrinthine stadiums, and Pacific delights

Feb 4, 2014: Our correspondent soaks in the gorgeous view of Hawke's Bay, and gets used to following traffic rules even when there are no vehicles in sight

A force called Kohli

Feb 4, 2014: He's in inexorable form, but his best is still ahead of him, and that is a forbidding thought for the bowlers he comes up against

Most wickets for a captain, and bye-less totals

Feb 4, 2014: Also, No. 11's sixes, 150-plus scores, most half-centuries in an innings, and the story of Banger and Bangers

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Depth, healthy competition clinched it for Karnataka

Feb 2, 2014: The Ranji winners made several changes through the season, and importantly, the players grabbed their opportunities. Team bonding and a sound mentorship system also contributed to their success

New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington

Baz stumbles a single

Jan 31, 2014: Plays of the Day from the fifth ODI between New Zealand and India, in Wellington

India's bowling woes in overseas ODIs

Jan 31, 2014: All aspects of India's bowling have been a shambles in recent ODIs, be it pace or spin, bowling with the new ball or in the slog overs

India in New Zealand 2013-14

Not just bowling that is going wrong

Jan 30, 2014: India have lived up to their reputation of being profligate with the ball, but worryingly even their batting has begun to falter outside Asia

'One of the ends was a green top, the other a dustbowl'

Jan 28, 2014: The last time Maharashtra made it to the Ranji Trophy final, 21 years ago, things didn't quite go their way. But for everyone involved, it was an unforgettable match

New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton

Jadeja's dead-eye throw

Jan 28, 2014: Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between New Zealand and India in Hamilton

Fast scoring, and an unwanted double

Jan 28, 2014: Also, Kohli's race to 6000, left-armers' series records, losing despite scoring higher, and when all 11 bowled

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Self-taught Bawne gives Maharashtra solidity

Jan 27, 2014: An age-related incident may have kept Ankit Bawne out of the 2012 Under-19 World Cup, but he has not let that controversy affect his batting. Instead, he is making his presence felt by the weight of his Ranji Trophy runs for Maharashtra

No revolution at hand for cricket

Jan 27, 2014: The BCCI believes that cricket cannot survive without India. The other boards have given it no reason to think otherwise