Alagappan Muthu

Sub-editor, ESPNcricinfo

Hot and cold Sunrisers face Kings XI juggernaut

Kane Williamson leads a sensational bowling attack, but his opposite number R Ashwin has a line-up that can both pile up and contain runs

25-Apr-2018•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

The best batting line-up v the best bowling line-up this IPL

Shikhar Dhawan retired hurt after being hit on his elbow on Thursday and did not train with the Sunrisers on the eve of the match.

21-Apr-2018•Alagappan Muthu

Gambhir returns to Eden but spotlight on Karthik

Dinesh Karthik's tactics have been called into question in KKR's two losses so far this season. Now he must match wits with the man who led KKR for seven years, winning two titles

15-Apr-2018•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Returning Royals face Sunrisers' bowling might

One returning franchise is already dominating the conversation this IPL, and now it's time for the other to come up on stage and say what's up

08-Apr-2018•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Ashwin v Gambhir in battle of revamped teams

Both Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab had disappointing seasons in 2017, but having plugged a few gaps at the auction, they will be keen to see how things work on the field

07-Apr-2018•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Peshawar steal one-run win, Quetta knocked out

The silly and the sublime came together in Lahore for a riveting finish as Peshawar Zalmi booked their place in the second qualifier and increased their chances of becoming back-to-back champions

20-Mar-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Miller, Klaasen hammer spinners to keep series alive

South Africa had to win Saturday's game to keep the series alive, and they did so in emphatic style, hitting Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal for 119 runs in 11.3 overs

10-Feb-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Kohli 112 bests du Plessis 120 as India go 1-0 up

A difficult chase of 270 ended up being straightforward thanks to a mighty Virat Kohli century and solid contribution from Ajinkya Rahane at No. 4

01-Feb-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

ESPNcricinfo Awards 2017 Test batting nominees: from Bangalore to Brisbane

The best Test batting performances of the year span venues from across the continents

15-Jan-2018•Alagappan Muthu

South Africa 1-0 up after 18 wickets in 64 overs

Vernon Philander took career-best innings figures of 6 for 42 as the hosts comfortably defended a target of 208 at Newlands

08-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

South Africa ahead despite Pandya's all-round heroics

A Hardik Pandya counterattack came at just the right time for India as the Newlands Test continued to surprise

06-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

South Africa make big strikes after falling for 286

Cape Town dealt almost exclusively in hair-raising action. The day began with three wickets in the first six overs. And it ended with three more in nine. The fast bowlers, from both teams, had fun

05-Jan-2018•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Gayle and WI need to break out of the funk

If West Indies concede the match, they will have to return home with nothing to show for their stay in New Zealand

31-Dec-2017•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

India scamper to eighth successive ODI series win

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal took six wickets between them to bowl Sri Lanka out for 215. Then Shikhar Dhawan chased it down with his 12th ODI ton

17-Dec-2017•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Must-win scenario beckons battle-weary Sri Lanka

They do not have a Test win in India and they must find one in Delhi to level the series

01-Dec-2017•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Australia scrambling to keep series alive

The new Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host its first international match, with India up 1-0 in the three-match T20I series

09-Oct-2017•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Steven Smith's injury adds more pressure on Australia

After a poor ODI series with the bat, can Australia change the narrative in a format that gives the batsmen licence to attack non-stop?

06-Oct-2017•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Missing pieces gradually fall into place for India

A finisher, two wristspinners and four quality seamers are filling the gaps in India's ODI resources, allowing the team greater flexibility in strategy and more belief in their depth

02-Oct-2017•Alagappan Muthu

'Not converting words into action' - Smith

Australia captain says domestic one-day cup could throw up a few players who could give those on current tour serious competition

01-Oct-2017•Alagappan Muthu in Nagpur

Bowlers' attacking mindset the difference - Rohit

Being on the lookout for wickets even when Australia tried to dominate helped India's bowlers make significant contribution towards series win, says India vice-captain

01-Oct-2017•Alagappan Muthu in Nagpur

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