A time for sadness and fear

May 24, 2013: The spot-fixing controversy teaches us about the pitfalls of insecurity and of the desire to keep up with the Joneses

A time for anger, a time for action

May 17, 2013: Out of the shattered lives of three young men caught up in allegations of fraud, newer and stronger players must emerge

Three to watch

May 10, 2013: As ever, the IPL has thrown up a few notable young players. Here's a look at the pick of this year's crop

The curious case of home advantage

May 3, 2013: Is the IPL creating strong city loyalties that are playing on the minds of away teams?

Give viewers the no-commentary option

Apr 26, 2013: It will challenge commentators to get better, and give fans a choice

Spinners alive and kicking in T20

Apr 19, 2013: Big bats, unorthodox strokes and short boundaries can't beat a canny spinner

Why the IPL can't be much more than a launch pad

Apr 12, 2013: Young Indian cricketers can't afford to look at the league as the pinnacle of their cricket

The problem with Indian cricket academies

Apr 5, 2013: Increasingly young players (and their parents) look at them as ways to generate returns on investment

Cricket can't afford to be snobbish about its followers

Mar 29, 2013: Those who are interested in runs and wickets, winning and losing and nothing else in between need to be embraced if cricket is to survive and thrive

The compelling story of Yuvraj Singh

Mar 22, 2013: How he fought cancer and came out on top after winning a World Cup is a heartwarming tale for the ages

Australia need an understanding leadership

Mar 15, 2013: They may have chosen to be firm with their erring players, but to make them perform, the coach and captain need to be reassuring

Is there some magic left in Sehwag yet?

Mar 8, 2013: If he has the will to continue, and the resolve to put in the hard yards, he might yet delight us again

Madras state of mind

Mar 1, 2013: The first India-Australia Test was a hark back to old times in more ways than one

India slight favourites but with more to lose

Feb 22, 2013: This series isn't quite like its predecessors in many ways, but it has plenty of young players who could start their journeys to becoming tomorrow's legends

What's with India's don't-win-but-don't-lose attitude?

Feb 15, 2013: The country's cricket, at all levels, is suffering because of players' reluctance to challenge themselves

Hail Dale

Feb 8, 2013: It's time to acknowledge that Steyn is among the all-time great fast bowlers

Graeme Smith, colossus

Feb 1, 2013: South Africa's captain does not perhaps get as much credit for his team's current stature as he deserves

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

Dhoni: made for ODIs

Jan 18, 2013: It is as a one-day batsman and captain that he finds his best expression

Why are India's home ODI squads so large?

Jan 11, 2013: Having lots of players sitting around doesn't really do anyone concerned any good

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