After 132 years, Warwickshire were suddenly known in Twenty20 cricket as the Birmingham Bears. Tim Wigmore reflects whether one of county cricket's most unusual moves has been a success

England needs to learn the right lessons from the Big Bash and not turn to a franchise system that would freeze our thousands of committed fans

Participation in 1999 was an opportunity to boost the sport's profile in the country - one the cricket board didn't take, leading to a long period in the wilderness

Even as the ICC claimed to envision a bigger, more global game, the decisions it took in 2014 further stifled even the overachievers among the Associates

The rise of Papua New Guinea batsman Lega Siaka has shown fellow young players in his country that they can dream big

Papua New Guinea have impressed, despite their limited resources and talent. Now, as they head into their first ODI, they're hoping for a brighter future

Moving to a new county to take up captaincy at the age of 38 would be a challenge for most. But Geraint Jones, once of England now of Papua New Guinea, is keen to stay fresh

Allrounder Calum MacLeod nearly lost his way with a faulty action, but he's back and key to Scotland's hopes of making an impression at the World Cup

Half a decade since his ban ended, Maurice Odumbe continues to live with the stigma of corruption

Beset by technological tumult, intense media scrutiny, and a gruelling calendar, the modern-day umpire has a heavy load to bear

The veteran spinner's dream spell against Australia in 2003 symbolised a brief golden period for Kenya, but since his retirement, the country's cricket has nose-dived

Without more fixtures with Full Members, they can't get more funds. Without funds, they can't keep their players

The ICC's decision to restrict the number of ODI teams deprives Associates of the ability to generate enough funds to survive, and to gain new fans

Scottish cricket does not appear to have much to fear from independence but there is one way that it could benefit: a loosening of the eligibility requirements to play for the international team

Andy Moles, the former New Zealand coach, has been appointed as the new coach of Afghanistan. He replaces Kabir Khan, whose resignation was confirmed yesterday

With talk rampant about whether Warwickshire can emulate the class of 1994 and win the treble, the first day at Lord's perfectly encapsulated the qualities that have got the club this far

Afghanistan's former coach may have quit cricket to pursue religion, but he remains with the side in spirit

Twenty years ago, Warwickshire won a historic treble. Fresh from a Championship victory against Somerset, it is just possible that 2014 could yet rival 1994 as the finest year in Warwickshire's history

A balanced account of the country's chaotic and often misunderstood cricketing history, from an outsider's perspective

Ian Westwood's hundred held Warwickshire together in Taunton in a match both they and Somerset must surely win to retain Championship ambitions