The return of South Africa

2010: When after 27 years of incarceration, Nelson Mandela was released, it paved the way for South Africa's return to international cricket. By Kanishkaa Balachandran

Watching Sehwag bat

2004: There's something charming about his disregard for the conventions of batsmanship and impressive about how unconcerned he is with everything other than the next ball

Inzi turns back the clock

2007: The former Pakistan captain allows himself to be persuaded down memory lane

Two thousand Tests, I've watched them all

2011: Test matches burn bright in the memory whether you watched them or not. By Suresh Menon

The mentor, the seeker, the fighter

2011: Peter Roebuck was a man of many parts, one who combined qualities that appeared to be at odds with one another. By Fabian Muir

The other side of Gravy

2002: Antigua's No. 1 cricket fan has hung up his boots officially, but he's still around at the ARG. By Rahul Bhattacharya

Living the dream

2005: What an extraordinary journey this Ashes has been. We may never see its like again. By Andrew Miller

The pace race

2002: Never before has there been so much competition to melt the speed gun. By Eddie Smith

Sing a song of cricket

2011: Does cricket possess a quality that lends itself to expression in music more than other sports? By Sidharth Monga

'You must forget about what's gone while batting'

1998: Garry Sobers answers readers' questions on his memorable innings, concentration techniques, and those six sixes

From the handshake to the airplane

2008: Osman Samiuddin charts the evolution of players' celebrations, from the extravagant to the embarrassing

Abbamania

2010: In 1998, Abdul Qadir spent summer playing club cricket in Melbourne. The few who saw him remember it like it was yesterday. By Christian Ryan

'The 300th would stand out as it was the first time it ever happened'

1996: Fred Trueman chats with readers about his best spells, and the great batsmen he bowled to

The lure of Lord's

2009: HQ still has an atmosphere no cricket ground can equal. The idea of it may irritate, but the actuality placates and uplifts, never disappoints. By Peter Roebuck

A day with the record-breakers

1999: Our reporter, Tail-Ender, catches the action in Taunton on that special day at the 1999 World Cup