Features

Middling ability, maximum impact

Nuwan Kulasekara and Jeevan Mendis may not be among cricket's biggest talents, but they deliver by being among the biggest triers

11-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando

Franklin's farce, and a case of skewed justice

Plays of the Day from the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Hambantota

10-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando

Dilshan undimmed by advancing years

With both the bat and in the field, age seems to have forgotten Tillakaratne Dilshan, or he it.

07-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando

Boult survives a bowler-killer

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day from the 3rd ODI in Pallekele

06-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Killing the ODI spinner by decree?

Only four men are now allowed outside the 30-yard circle in ODIs. The ICC intended this to invite more aggression from batsmen and fielding sides, but it may also have stifled attack and creativity in spin bowling

05-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

New Zealand blueprint cheated by rain

New Zealand have been frustrated by the rain since they arrived in Sri Lanka, but having lost the second ODI via Duckworth-Lewis, they will now feel somewhat cheated by it

04-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Malinga shows steel and skill

The Sri Lanka fast bowler proved he had the heart to go from the most devastating match in his career, to being Man of the Match in the next

04-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Mathews takes Jayawardene's place, at slip

The Plays of the day from the second ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, in Pallekele

04-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

'I'd like to be a bit taller'

Ronnie Hira is tired of short-people jokes, and of being called Ron Weasley

04-Nov-2012•Interview by Andrew Fernando

Rain in Sri Lanka leaves players, fans in limbo

Scheduling yet another tour during the monsoon in Sri Lanka was always fraught with risk. But there was little Sri Lanka Cricket could have done, given how busy these two teams have been in 2012

03-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

New Zealand batsmen must walk the talk

New Zealand's batsmen acknowledge their shortcomings in tough conditions and say they want to improve. They are yet to put it into practice, though

31-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Chance for Milne and Latham to grow

Adam Milne and Tom Latham have promised much, but they must use this opportunity in Sri Lanka if they are to help New Zealand overcome a slump

29-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

A mostly South African and Australian selection

ESPNcricinfo picks the XI of the tournament

29-Oct-2012•Devashish Fuloria

New Zealand hope for the Bond factor

He may not be bowling anymore but Shane Bond has plenty of skills and knowledge to impart in the nets

29-Oct-2012•Andrew Alderson

Where has New Zealand's fight gone?

It is difficult to pinpoint why New Zealand seem to have lost the ability to dig in, which was once their trademark characteristic. They must rediscover it to have any chance against Sri Lanka

29-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando

Beer to Kitchen and other eccentricities

Plays of the day for the Champions League match between Auckland and Perth Scorchers in Centurion

23-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda in Centurion

Auckland batsmen succumb to first real challenge

After three successful chases of relatively small targets in the CLT20, Auckland Aces' batting unraveled against Titans

17-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Andre Adams shows age is just a number

Plays of the Day for the Champions League match between Auckland Aces and Titans in Durban

17-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Mahmood is Auckland's secret ingredient

Azhar Mahmood has lit up the early stages of the Champions League and if he keeps that form up, Auckland could go deep into the tournament

16-Oct-2012•Liam Brickhill at Newlands

Andre Adams and the four-step run-up

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from Auckland v Kolkata Knight Riders at Newlands

15-Oct-2012•Liam Brickhill at Newlands

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