S Rajesh

Stats editor, ESPNcricinfo

Play abandoned after incessant rain

The Unitech Cup finally got underway four days after it originally scheduled, but the action was all too brief - only 22 balls were bowled - as the reserve day was washed out as well

18-Aug-2006•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Is the finger-spinner a dying breed?

Over the last couple of decades, the wrist-spinner has been a far more potent force than the finger-spinner. A look at how the numbers stack up for the two

18-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

The numbers point to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka are the favourites for the triangular Unitech Cup, and with good reason: they are a competitive one-day side in most conditions, but at home, they transform into an awesome team, capable of beating the best

13-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

Shaun Pollock on the decline

Shaun Pollock and Chaminda Vaas have both lost considerable pace over the last couple of years, but while Vaas continues to be a force as a bowler, Pollock's numbers have declined alarmingly

11-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

Mahela magic seals dramatic one-wicket win

An outstanding Test got the nail-biting finish it deserved, as a match which neither side deserved to lose finally went Sri Lanka's way by the narrowest of margins - one wicket

08-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

Mahela magic seals dramatic one-wicket win

An outstanding Test got the nail-biting finish it deserved, as a match which neither side deserved to lose finally went Sri Lanka's way by the narrowest of margins - one wicket

08-Aug-2006•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Mahela keeps Sri Lanka in the hunt

Mahela Jayawardene played an innings of immense class, skill and fortitude as Sri Lanka made huge strides towards chasing down an imposing fourth-innings target and sewing up the series 2-0

07-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

Mahela keeps Sri Lanka in the hunt

Mahela Jayawardene played an innings of immense class, skill and fortitude as Sri Lanka made huge strides towards chasing down an imposing fourth-innings target and sewing up the series 2-0

07-Aug-2006•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Gibbs and Murali ensure even contest

Another enthralling day of Test cricket ended with the match still hanging in the balance, as South Africa closed the third day on 257 for 7, an overall lead of 297

06-Aug-2006•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Vaas and Kapugedera lift Sri Lanka to 321

A superb rearguard display by the Sri Lankan lower order lifted them to within 40 runs of South Africa's total as the second Test was tantalisingly poised after two days of absorbing action

05-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

Middle order lifts South Africa to 361

An action-packed day of Test cricket ended with Sri Lanka edging the honours, as South Africa were bowled out for 361 in the last over of the evening

05-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

Vaas and Kapugedera lift Sri Lanka to 321

A superb rearguard display by the Sri Lankan lower order lifted them to within 40 runs of South Africa's total as the second Test was tantalisingly poised after two days of absorbing action

05-Aug-2006•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Middle order lifts South Africa to 361

An action-packed day of Test cricket ended with Sri Lanka edging the honours, as South Africa were bowled out for 361 in the last over of the evening

04-Aug-2006•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Parsimonious Prosper, and Murali's ten-wicket routine

Muttiah Muralitharan and Monty Panesar have been hogging the headlines this past week, but there has been another spinner who has been making all the right moves during this period

04-Aug-2006•S Rajesh

A Sri Lankan run-glut, and misery for South Africa

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara broke a slew of records over the course of their monumental 624-run partnership against South Africa in Colombo

28-Jul-2006•S Rajesh

The travails of Mohammad Sami

Five years ago he was touted as Pakistan's next big fast-bowling hope, but since then it's been one steady downward slide for Mohammad Sami

28-Jul-2006•S Rajesh

Playing Russian Roulette with the opening slot

Pakistan have used as many as 53 different opening combinations in 104 Tests since 1995, that's a healthy ratio of 1.96 matches per pair.

21-Jul-2006•S Rajesh

The difference between Harmison and Akram

A look at the bowlers and teams who have conceded the highest number of wides and no-balls in one-day internationals

14-Jul-2006•S Rajesh

England's chance to reverse a trend

A stats lowdown on the forthcoming Test series between England and Pakistan

12-Jul-2006•S Rajesh

Lopsided lbws, and England's ODI worries

In the West Indies-India series, India won 19 lbws while West Indies only got six in their favour. The difference of 13 was among the highest in any Test series

07-Jul-2006•S Rajesh

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