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Afridi provides more false hope

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the first World T20 semi-final in Colombo

04-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando and David Hopps in Colombo

Sammy taps into Olympic spirit

There are signs of a fragile recovery in West Indies cricket and a place in the World Twenty20 final - the prospect of silverware - would give long-suffering fans something to cling to

04-Oct-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

Another major tournament, another failure

Upon returning home, South Africa's coach and captain looked back on a tournament of many disappointments and few positives

04-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

In-form Australia the favourites

Australia's all-round consistency clearly gives them an advantage over West Indies who have blown hot and cold in their matches against top teams

04-Oct-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

That languid, Gower summer

In 1985, at the height of his powers, David Gower was flawless, influential, and a lesson to eight-year-olds on what style meant

04-Oct-2012•Ed Smith

'T20 cricket has grown more intelligent by the year'

Harsha Bhogle, Ian Chappell and David Hopps on the championship so far, the exits of three major teams, trends and strategies, and the upcoming knockouts

04-Oct-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Toss key in spin-heavy contest

In a clash of two powerful bowling teams at a spin-friendly venue, the outcome of the toss could have a bearing on the result

03-Oct-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Being tough on KP

The power struggle between the ECB and Kevin Pietersen about the value systems of English cricket will only have been justified if it results in a happy ending

03-Oct-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

Unpredictable Pakistan become regular semi-finalists

Despite numerous uncertainties that have shrouded their cricket, Pakistan have made it to their sixth consecutive semi-final of an ICC tournament

03-Oct-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Colombo

The low arts of Shane Watson

His ability to get down and under the ball has been key to his success on the subcontinent

03-Oct-2012•Aakash Chopra

Intense Pakistan lift under pressure

Both Pakistan and India had the chance to qualify for the semi-finals today; the difference was that Pakistan's attack relished the challenge of defending their total

03-Oct-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Colombo

India and South Africa can only blame themselves

If they allow themselves to reflect on the cruelty of the format, both South Africa and India would be distracting themselves from reality: they were inconsistent, scratchy, confused, and poorly led

03-Oct-2012•Sambit Bal in Colombo

'It hasn't been a great couple of months'

Andy Flower discusses the Kevin Pietersen affair and the way forward for England

02-Oct-2012•David Hopps in Pallekele

The ugliest shot of them all

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the Super Eights match between India and South Africa

02-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando in Colombo

Spin exposes Australia middle order again

There had been questions asked about Australia's middle order and their problems against spin came to the fore in a nervous display against Pakistan

02-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando in Colombo

'The weight of the country'

An American talking cricket with Pakistan fans in Sri Lanka. Plus, a garden party Sri Lankan high-society style

02-Oct-2012•Wright Thompson

Fresh hope for Jacobs, Warriors

Davy Jacobs and Warriors are focusing on the four-day game this summer after two seasons of T20 success.

02-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Ramps' record, and a mystery man

Also: highest score in a follow-on, dismissing all 11 batsmen, and the best figures for New Zealand

02-Oct-2012•Steven Lynch

Jayawardene stands by captaincy switch

Sri Lanka produced a wonderfully slick performance against England, as Lasith Malinga and the middle order fired, but who was really leading the team? And did it really matter?

01-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando

Broad left to rue 'average' days

England came as the defending champions but never played like it and, once again, it was problems in the Powerplay that led to their defeat

01-Oct-2012•David Hopps in Pallekele

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