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Nyumbu dances his way into the spotlight

John Nyumbu started playing cricket because he was a safe bet in the slips, discovered his skills for spinning a ball by chance, did his time on the domestic circuit, and then took a five-for on Test debut. Reason enough for anyone to dance

11-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

India flummoxed by Moeenalitharan

Not enough respect, or too much respect? India have got themselves in a right mess when it comes to facing Moeen Ali when keeping the game simple would have been the best method

11-Aug-2014•Sidharth Monga

Supporting cast a concern for England

England need to find better support acts for James Anderson and Stuart Broad to compete in 17 Tests over nine months next year

11-Aug-2014•Andrew McGlashan

Wet Sunday mocks Indian capitulation

It rained all day in Manchester on what would have been the fourth day of the fourth Test, had India not thrown away their wickets on Saturday

10-Aug-2014•Sidharth Monga

Zimbabwe's seam attack built on patience

Zimbabwe recognise that they don't have a bowling attack to blast out sides. Instead, they draw batsmen into making errors by sticking to disciplined lines and lengths over prolonged periods

10-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Galle revels in perfect day

The ground slowly filled and the tension slowly built, even the clouds held off from bursting as Sri Lanka closed in on a memorable win

10-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Pakistan undone by conservative approach

The fifth day began with a draw looking imminent, but Pakistan's batsmen went into a shell, allowing the spinners to get on top of them and allowing Sri Lanka to force a win

10-Aug-2014•Umar Farooq in Galle

Mahela opens for the first time

A stats review at the end of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Galle

10-Aug-2014•Bishen Jeswant and Shiva Jayaraman

England jigsaw coming together

England's upswing has been pleasing for a number of reasons - but there are still ways in which the system could work better

09-Aug-2014•George Dobell at Old Trafford

Nothing quite right with this India

Little things, big things, everything went wrong for India at Old Trafford, in what was one of their two meekest Test performances since 8-0 - the other came just a few days ago, in Southampton

09-Aug-2014•Sidharth Monga at Old Trafford

Jimmy's bunny

Stats highlights from the third day of the fourth Investec Test between England and India

09-Aug-2014•Bishen Jeswant

Zimbabwe ride the rollercoaster

Zimbabwe were excited and nervous about facing South Africa's full-strength pace battery. After their edgy beginning, Brendan Taylor showed that a platform could be built, with intense focus and a little luck

09-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Rehman loses lustre in partnership with Ajmal

Abdur Rehman and Saeed Ajmal used to be a formidable spin partnership, but Rehman has faded in the last couple of years

09-Aug-2014•Umar Farooq in Galle

A run-machine that just won't stop

Kumar Sangakkara has always adapted his game over the years, and at present, each and every part of him is conditioned towards run-making

09-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Piedt makes immediate impact

It only took one ball for Dane Piedt to make his name as a Test bowler and early signs are good for South Africa's latest spin pretender

09-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Sangakkara's golden run, and Ajmal's long wait

Stats highlights from a day which was completely dominated by Kumar Sangakkara

09-Aug-2014•S Rajesh

'I want to teach players to become big hitters'

Former Pakistan allrounder Abdul Razzaq talks about his biggest six, his best coach, and the toughest bowlers he faced

09-Aug-2014•Interview by Scott Oliver

Aaron quickens India pulse

It is too early to know whether Varun Aaron can bowl with consistent pace but his impact at Old Trafford has been heartening for India fans

08-Aug-2014•Sidharth Monga at Old Trafford

Zimbabwe excited by daunting Test

Zimbabwe are playing a Test after nearly a year, and a Test against South Africa after nine years. Stephen Mangongo is getting his team ready for a tough contest

08-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

A celebration of Sri Lanka's favourite sons

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are both undisputed legends of the game. Their standing in Sri Lanka, however, goes far deeper than that

08-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

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