Strauss needs to get aggressive

Jul 29, 2012: He cannot wait for South Africa to make mistakes; which is why he should pick the attacking Steven Finn for the next Test

You can't manufacture presence on demand

Jul 15, 2012: Australia's coach wants his players to be aggressive, but that will only be effective if it comes through in their performances, not just their attitude

Contract the schedule

Jul 1, 2012: If Tests are limited to the top eight teams, T20s to clubs and a relegation system is introduced in ODIs, all three formats could survive and cricket could gain a broader talent pool

A short-ball exam that young batsmen are failing

Jun 17, 2012: Jonny Bairstow and Suresh Raina are talented players who Test cricket shouldn't lose; they lack a skill that can be easily taught

Cricket's schedule is unsustainable

Jun 3, 2012: Like a certain international currency, it is under threat of collapsing unless administrators ease the strain

Why aren't more bowlers complaining about the switch hit?

May 20, 2012: The stroke is patently unfair and widens the imbalance between bat and ball

A year of reckoning awaits Australia

May 6, 2012: Series against South Africa, India and England will severely test their inconsistent batting line-up

Captains: follow Clarke's lead

Apr 22, 2012: In the long run, captains who aim to win and set fields that will get them wickets are the ones who will succeed and last

The curse of No. 1

Apr 8, 2012: Neither India nor England have been convincing at the top of the Test rankings, and narrow vision has prevented South Africa from getting there. But it's not a bad thing for the fan

Make captains allies in the fight against corruption

Mar 25, 2012: Administrators must be prepared to allow fixers back into the fold, provided they are ready to be held up as examples of what not to do

Jayawardene succeeds where Dhoni fails

Mar 11, 2012: A lot of it has to do with the cultures and make-up of the Sri Lankan and Indian teams

Where's Australia's next captain coming from?

Feb 26, 2012: The two closest candidates are Watson and Warner, but neither has a realistic chance of landing the job

Watson should remain at the top of the order

Feb 12, 2012: His batting skills are too good for him to be saddled with a frontline bowler's job too

Who's the pick of the modern greats?

Jan 29, 2012: Ponting, Tendulkar or Lara - who among these modern batsmen was the most dominant?

Warner's Twenty20 Test ininngs

Jan 15, 2012: The Australian opener has shown he isn't afraid to play his natural game, no matter what the format

The quicks are back

Jan 1, 2012: Come Sydney, Australia's batsmen can be relaxed and bat better, knowing they don't need a mountain of runs to topple India. Their fast bowlers will do it

Clarke should move up to No. 3

Dec 18, 2011: Ponting is on his way out and there is no one else experienced enough to bat at that position. The captain must lead from the front

There are runs in Ricky still

Dec 4, 2011: On the evidence of his last two Tests, the Australian batsman looks to have found some of his old touch

Forget the fans, Sachin

Nov 20, 2011: Tendulkar seems burdened by the expectations surrounding his latest milestone

It's time cricket got tough with the crooks

Nov 6, 2011: Show zero tolerance and impose life bans on any cricketer or official who is involved in fixing matches

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