Jamie Alter

Punter's best weapon against bogyman is his mind

Nine cricketers to avoid in a dark alley

The cricket delusion

Youthful exuberance bodes well

The loneliness of the long-distance umpire

Coping with despair

Trading secrets with the enemy

Guilty pleasure of the cave-dwelling heretic

Pietersen has been irresponsible and extravagant

Diverse in style, Indian openers a hit

Andrew Strauss gets it wrong

Sri Lanka must play more cricket

Good wickets make for keen contests

Collingwood's case shows why South Africa are better

India's new-ball pair revels in its strengths

Pietersen incapable of halting his downward slide

Right then, who owes who an apology?

Smith must take risks to level series

Vettori's steady rise from gangly to googly

All in the name of national pride