Geoff Boycott
'Umpires not afraid to report chucking anymore'
Bowl at Boycs: Geoffrey Boycott assesses Saeed Ajmal's ban, and England's World Cup chances
Sidharth Monga
Riding with Shastri, trailing Pink Floyd
Tour Diary: Cutting corners with train tickets, discovering Stoolball and figuring out the Bristol dialect
Ed Smith
Does pure talent matter more in ODIs than in Tests?
Ed Smith: It's one way to explain India's turnaround in the 50-over games in England
Kishan Koria
England abuse hints at deep malaise
An alarming portion of the British Asian population not only does not cheer for England, it rejoices in ridiculing those from their own background who succeed
1982
India's Constant problem
Rewind: How a row over the appointment of an umpire in 1982 led to the Shakoor Rana-Mike Gatting stand-off
Bowl at Boycs
'Ballance had a bigger impact than Root against India'
Bowl at Boycs: Geoffrey Boycott explains how Indian batsmen are hurting because of excessive limited-overs matches, and more
ESPNcricinfo XI
They did a number on us
ESPNcricinfo XI: A look at some of the more exotic statistics from the England-India series
Ian Chappell
India disgraced themselves by not competing
Ian Chappell: MS Dhoni and the BCCI are to blame for a touring party that has become too comfortable and compliant
Sambit Bal
India's batting stars fail toughest test
Sambit Bal: Kohli and Pujara haven't been able to find a way to master trying conditions over an extended series
Diary
Not so grim up north
Diary: Manchester may be cold but there's music and memories, trams to take and ales to drink. By Sidharth Monga
Bowl at Boycs
'India need to pray very hard'
Bowl at Boycs: Geoffrey Boycott on why the absence of DRS is hurting India, and more
Martin Crowe
Should Dhoni focus on one-day cricket?
Martin Crowe: His decisions in the England series have seemed to confirm that he does not care too much for the Test game
Dave Podmore
No fitness-conditioning coach job? No problem
Dave Podmore: In other words: more missed or muffed commercial opportunities than you can shake a stick at
Nagraj Gollapudi
Aaron driven by need for speed
Varun Aaron is not about to sacrifice his pace, fear of injury be damned. By Nagraj Gollapudi
Martin Crowe
The perils of ignoring footwork
Martin Crowe: The secret to consistent Test batting is to play athletically off both feet, a tenet largely ignored on day one at Old Trafford
Mark Nicholas
Anderson bullies in the right way
Mark Nicholas: Bowlers like to bully, but Anderson kept his counsel at Old Trafford, doubtless aware that big brother was all over him
Rob Steen
Moeen Ali's wristy business
Rob Steen: He deserves acclaim for daring to wear those wristbands, but the ECB should have known better than to approve his actions
Dave Podmore
Discarded by England? We've got advice for you
Dave Podmore: Score tons of runs and look for an alternative job while waiting for that England recall, boys
Old Trafford, 1971
Sunny's little gem
As India prepare for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, we look back at the innings there that Sunil Gavaskar picks as his most satisfying
Martin Crowe
Have India missed the boat?
Martin Crowe: They made a wrong move by refusing to pick Ashwin; Kohli and Pujara have not come good; and Jadeja has only flattered to deceive
Bowl at Boycs
'A test of Kohli's mental strength'
Bowl at Boycs: Geoffrey Boycott on Kohli's recent form, and Cook's captaincy
Jon Hotten
Cook's Brearley lesson
Jon Hotten: Mike Brearley was an outstanding captain despite his repeated failures with the bat
Diary
From swinging London to Maco country
Diary: Our correspondent walks and buses the streets of the English capital, and then heads for the coast
Ian Chappell
England's selection errors could lead to series defeat
Ian Chappell: Persisting with Cook as captain, and picking batsmen with limited techniques, will hurt them
Dave Podmore
If you're drunk enough, you're good enough
Dave Podmore: Let us now reflect on Lord's and look ahead to the next Test
Numbers Game
Bhuvneshwar on course for super series
Numbers Game: Only 15 times has a player achieved 300 runs and 20 wickets in a Test series. Bhuvneshwar could be the 16th
Rob Smyth
Time to pension off the seniors?
Rob Smyth: If England are going to win nothing, history suggests it might be worth their while to win nothing with kids
Jarrod Kimber
A hole in England's bucket
Jarrod Kimber: Overworked bowlers, poor selection, and plenty of business jargon - England's cup of woe is full
Jarrod Kimber
Together they fall
Jarrod Kimber: England rose to No. 1 with a machine-like efficiency but the signs of an impending breakdown were quickly apparent
Rob Steen
What good is a nightwatchman?
Rob Steen: In modern times, a few tailenders have thrived higher up the order, but the psychological advantage it gives the opposition can't be discounted
England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day
Another defeat on Planet Al
Mark Nicholas: Alastair Cook has got used to feeling of the axe hanging over him. Only his team-mates can save England now
Bowl at Boycs
'Cook can't carry on like this'
Bowl at Boycs: Geoffrey Boycott on Jayawardene's career, Amla's captaincy, and more
Diary
Being on the Beeb and other stories
Diary: In which our correspondent is remembered by a former international cricketer, befriends a librarian, and talks horses with Ravindra Jadeja
Dave Podmore
Two Tests in 13 days? Pity the poor pundits
Dave Podmore: It's not just the players who are in danger of burnout, you know
Steven Lynch
Mesmeric Sachin, sopoforic Boycs
ESPNcricinfo XI: From Mankad to KP, we look at some memorable innings in England-India Tests
Ian Chappell
Dhoni wins the first round in the captaincy battle
Ian Chappell: Both Dhoni and Cook have made some inexplicable blunders, but India's captain pulls ahead slightly
Martin Crowe
Why isn't Ashwin playing?
Martin Crowe: It's hard to understand how India's best spinner is being left out in favour of bits-and-pieces players
Dave Podmore
Take the bypass on the road to victory
Dave Podmore: England have got stuck in a contraflow but that doesn't mean they can't turn things around in time for the India series
Cheteshwar Pujara
'We know we are capable of performing anywhere'
Cheteshwar Pujara on preparing for the England tour, lessons learnt from T20, and Duncan Fletcher's contribution
Sanjay Manjrekar
'Expect Kohli to get at least three hundreds'
Sanjay Manjrekar looks at the strengths and weaknesses of India's middle-order batsmen touring England
Sanjay Manjrekar
'No reason why Pujara should not succeed in England'
Sanjay Manjrekar analyses the strengths and weaknesses of India's top-order contenders touring England
Murali Kartik
What spinners should know about bowling in England
Bide your time, put your body behind each delivery, and play with the batsman's mind, writes Murali Kartik
Ian Chappell
Indecisive Cook hurting England
Ian Chappell: The team's constant failure to convert a good position has led to players losing confidence in their captain
Ajit Agarkar
'Can't see reason for Aaron over Umesh'
Ajit Agarkar analyses India's 18-man squad for England, which includes surprise pick Stuart Binny
