Alagappan Muthu

Sub-editor, ESPNcricinfo

Pollard's starting trouble

Plays of the Day from the Champions League qualifier match between Mumbai Indians and Lahore Lions in Raipur

13-Sep-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Lahore Lions bowlers sink listless Mumbai Indians

Mohammad Hafeez had tried to portray Lahore Lions as the underdog but as the match wore on, it was revealed to be a ruse as a bowling line-up that looked fit for an international team and confounded Mumbai Indians

13-Sep-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

How the four Qualifiers stack up

A look at the four qualifying teams of the Champions League T20 2014

12-Sep-2014•Alagappan Muthu

England seek limited-overs reboot

England's composition has been under fire in ODIs but they have an opportunity to address against India, who have rarely been in advantageous positions in away series in the recent past

29-Aug-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Subcontinent lessons for Australia's youngsters

Australia's National Performance Squad, guided by Greg Chappell, is on a short India tour and the focus is on honing skills that can help the youngsters do well in varied conditions

15-Aug-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Piedt ensures South Africa triumph

Zimbabwe had competed ably for 10 sessions in Harare, but they wilted in the face of reverse swing and prodigious turn after lunch on the fourth day as South Africa cantered to a nine-wicket victory

12-Aug-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Nyumbu's five limits deficit to 141

Offspinner John Nyumbu became the second Zimbabwean to take five wickets on debut and kept South Africa's lead to 141

11-Aug-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Du Plessis fifty marks slow South Africa progress

Faf du Plessis and Dean Elgar struck fifties but South Africa were very slow and finished at 201 for 4 on day two

10-Aug-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Taylor 93 leads Zimbabwe's fight

Brendan Taylor was the bulk of Zimbabwe's resistance and ensured honours were even at stumps as South Africa took nine wickets for 248

09-Aug-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Pakistan aim to optimise talent pool

Pakistan have to battle rust and their own flip-flop form against Sri Lanka who have enjoyed a golden run in international cricket over the past six months

05-Aug-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu

Boult, Southee script series win

Trent Boult and Tim Southee shepherded New Zealand their first series win away from home against a top-eight nation in 12 years

30-Jun-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Rain intervenes with New Zealand on top

Kane Williamson was at his meticulous best and his seventh Test century guided New Zealand into a commanding position as the lead swelled to 307 before heavy rain intervened

29-Jun-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Wagner, Williamson put New Zealand ahead

Neil Wagner took 4 for 64 to limit West Indies from taking advantage of a solid foundation and Kane Williamson ushered the visitors through a difficult final session to set up a lead of 99

28-Jun-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Rain curtails West Indies progress

A resolute half-century from Kraigg Brathwaite was the cornerstone of West Indies performance on the second day, which was severely cut short by rain

27-Jun-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Neesham, Benn star on see-saw day

Sulieman Benn picked up five wickets to limit New Zealand to 293. Jimmy Neesham scored a busy fifty and helped New Zealand keep a quick tempo as they recovered from 194 for 7

26-Jun-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

Mixed results, but invaluable experience

The series in Bangladesh was unexpectedly difficult for the batsmen, but they will be richer for the experience

20-Jun-2014•Alagappan Muthu

Pitch offered batsmen a good workout, says Raina

The pitch in Mirpur was something of a revelation for Suresh Raina, who said: "Especially in the subcontinent, I haven't seen a wicket do this much in the last 10 years"

19-Jun-2014•Alagappan Muthu in Mirpur

Batsmen benefit, even when doubt is minimal

Plays of the day from the third ODI between Bangladesh and India in Mirpur

19-Jun-2014•Alagappan Muthu in Mirpur

Streak backs Bangladesh's 'ability' to turn around fortunes

Heath Streak, Bangladesh's bowling coach, when asked what change he wanted to see from his batsmen said: "It's just about backing their ability and playing according to the conditions"

18-Jun-2014•Alagappan Muthu in Mirpur

Bangladesh in dire need of spirit-lifting win

India have won the series; if Bangladesh win on Thursday it will only be a consolation victory, but this is one consolation that is much needed for both the team and its fans

18-Jun-2014•The Preview by Alagappan Muthu in Mirpur

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