The Malinga threat

Jun 20, 2013: India's batsmen will need to find a way to overcome Sri Lanka's most potent weapon

India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, semi-final, Cardiff

India lifted by quick feet and safe hands

Jun 19, 2013: India's fielding unit in this Champions Trophy is more skilled than those of past tournaments, and the difference it's made has been remarkable

India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Cardiff

India prepare quietly ahead of big clash

Jun 19, 2013: India look at ease as they train quietly and purposefully on the eve of their semi-final against Sri Lanka in Cardiff

Who disciplines the administrators?

Jun 16, 2013: Just like players, they need to be pulled up for errors in judgement

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

The day the laughter died

Jun 15, 2013: Pakistan were cheered fanatically to three defeats and an embarrassing Champions Trophy exit

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

DRS works for India

Jun 15, 2013: Plays of the day from the final Group B match between India and Pakistan

A contest that brings cricket alive

Jun 15, 2013: The game can often seem dreary, predictable and endless. Not when India and Pakistan play each other

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Five other dead rubbers

Jun 14, 2013: A look back at previous ODIs between India and Pakistan where the result technically didn't matter

Neighbour's envy

Jun 14, 2013: Pakistan have always looked wistfully at the batting riches produced across the border

Why India have had success in this Champions Trophy

Jun 14, 2013: The unexpected conditions in England have favoured India's adventurous batting

Life in the 50-overs dog yet

Jun 13, 2013: The calendar can, and ought to, have room for championships in all three of cricket's international formats

Why the Ashes are about identity

Jun 12, 2013: The greatest sporting rivalries are about groups of people trying to discover who they really are

India v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Jadeja's punt, and Sammy's punch

Jun 11, 2013: Plays of the day from the sixth match of the Champions Trophy between India and West Indies

India v West Indies, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval

Ashwin must continue to evolve

Jun 10, 2013: The offspinner must build on his successes by continuing to evolve as the environment he plays in changes

Respect the fan

Jun 10, 2013: Indian cricket is where it is today because of its supporters, but their dedication is being tried by the unsavouriness surrounding the game

Way Back When

Stollmeyer's stories

Jun 8, 2013: West Indies' tour of India in 1948-49 may have produced four draws, but it also resulted in an interesting chronicle of cricket in that age

A need for governance and systems

Jun 7, 2013: Indian cricket needs solid back-room boys to lay down stringent rules, not people seeking cameras

India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Faffing du Plessis costs Miller

Jun 6, 2013: Plays of the day from the opening match of the Champions Trophy between India and South Africa

Corruption in the IPL

Onus on the owners

Jun 6, 2013: The owners' investment into the IPL has come at some very high prices; that cannot, however, absolve them of strict scrutiny

The metamorphosis of Dinesh Karthik

Jun 5, 2013: Since making technical changes to his batting, the runs have flowed. In the last year, Karthik has understood himself better, approaching his game with renewed vigour