Langer and Hayden would fight like hell, but facing Holding and Marshall must have been worse than hell itself

A familiar madness has visited Pakistan cricket again. But all is not lost

The sight of Shoaib spreading his wings in celebration of a kill will become the stuff of legend, a DVD classic, a spook story that mothers will tell their would-be superstar children

The Lord's double confirmed Mohammad Yousuf's admission to a higher echelon, says Kamran Abbasi

Pakistan resorted to pragmatism that was unheard of yesteryear but is a brand value now, writes Kamran Abbasi

Over the last two days Inzi's troops have wandered around Lord's like zombies, going through the motions instead of seizing the moments, writes Kamran Abbasi

This month, India - and more generally Asia - finally seized control of international cricket, and there is much that feels right about this new world cricket order

With the one-day series in Pakistan and the tour of India to follow, England must quickly learn to open their minds to South Asia, otherwise this winter will prove to be as fruitless as the summer was fruitful, says Kamran Abbasi

Reaching the pinnacle of international cricket takes discipline but it cannot be achieved without risk and it should be achieved with style. Pakistan have shown they have it in them to do that

Trevor Chappell should leave Bangladesh to their struggle. By Kamran Abbasi

India is no war zone, but it's no bed of roses either, writes Kamran Abbasi

The new Wisden is admirably contemporary but a bit too Anglo-centric for Kamran Abbasi

Asian boards need to get bums on seats, says Kamran Abbasi

Why Woolmer and Inzamam need to fit Shoaib in

It's no use being part of decision-making if you pretend to be a bystander when the rules punish you, says Kamran Abbasi

Shahid Afridi has begun to add consistency to his violent repertoire, writes Kamran Abbasi