Afghanistan and Ireland received support and some success, but the rest were left to fight over meagre scraps this year

Their stunning rise from no-hopers to county cricket's most formidable T20 outfit has been a tale of teamwork, statistics and shrewd signings

The players are specialising more than ever. Why aren't the coaches?

How the county turned from a feel-good story into a failed experiment

Attempts have been made to develop youth cricket in the country, but corruption remains a huge challenge

Suspected match-fixers will be forced to hand over mobile phones and electronic devices under new plans to curb corruption

A strong first-class programme, A-team tours, more matches against Full Members, and more ICC funding will help teams like Ireland and Afghanistan make a better transition than Bangladesh did

Owais Shah discusses the challenge for England's batsmen in India, and his new role coaching UAE

What will they look like? A 360-degree preview of the near future

Kieron Pollard talks about his franchise career, data in the game, and the prospect of the death of West Indies cricket

The NFL has taken a long-term approach to expanding its base from North America. Cricket's globalisation plans are still to click

The likes of England and New Zealand have them already, and West Indies need to consider them seriously if they are not to be deprived of their best players

Former England batsman Mal Loye recalls his time coaching in Dhaka, and looks at Bangladesh's recent form

Sam Billings drove through the night to take his place in Kent's batting order, but he couldn't save the day, and their season

The prospect of the 2019 event missing one of the top draws in cricket is all too real

Kent collapsed to 15 for 4 after Ben Duckett's double-hundred gave Northamptonshire a healthy first-innings lead

Northamptonshire's seamers embraced the role of wreckers, intent on ending Kent's hopes of promotion back to Division One

Andy Flower and Alec Stewart are among those who believe Ben Foakes is an England wicketkeeper in waiting

Ten years after his last England game, he is a hero for Somerset - and for cricketers coping with mental illness

For close to six decades, in various roles, he has been around for some of Pakistan cricket's most iconic moments