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New rules, old problems for India

India's batsmen are usually unstoppable in Rajkot-like conditions. One of the reasons for their failed chase is that age-old conundrum in Indian one-day cricket: whether to go with seven specialist batsmen or not

11-Jan-2013•Siddarth Ravindran in Rajkot

Patel swings it

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening ODI between India and England

11-Jan-2013•David Hopps

Not perfect but satisfying

England may need to address the shortcomings of their bowling attack but can otherwise rejoice in a fine win

11-Jan-2013•George Dobell

Don't drop Amla, simple

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day in Port Elizabeth

11-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda at St George's Park

Hughes grabs his chance

After 802 matches and 199 players - not to mention his 20 Tests - Phillip Hughes became the first Australian to make an ODI ton on debut

11-Jan-2013•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

A glut of debuts and run-outs

Plays of the Day from the first ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka, at the MCG

11-Jan-2013•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

The Kleinveldt generations

A Cape Town veteran talks about seeing his son and nephew flourish by grabbing opportunities that were denied to him

10-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Batting records galore in run glut

Stats highlights from the quarter-final stage of the Ranji Trophy

10-Jan-2013•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Giles focus on long-term goals

With the sternest of tests to begin his international coaching career, Ashley Giles needs to use the series to develop his side for the Champions Trophy and World Cup

10-Jan-2013•George Dobell

Mental preparation key for mature group

A change in focus has rewarded South Africa's endeavour with impressive results

10-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Sussex globe-trotter laps up Ranji Trophy

70-year-old Peter Chismon, who has been at 54 Test grounds around the world, is currently on a three-month tour of India and is catching as many international and domestic matches as he can

10-Jan-2013•Siddarth Ravindran

Rajkot stadium ready for proud debut

Among the unique features of the newly-built Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium are the lack of pillars, the canopies and the Lord's-style media capsule

10-Jan-2013•Abhishek Purohit in Rajkot

'I try being honest to the game'

Cheteshwar Pujara on his approach to playing spin, on facing the England fast bowlers, and how his batting continues to evolve at domestic and international level

10-Jan-2013•Interview by Abhishek Purohit

Is New Zealand cricket at its lowest point?

Harsha Bhogle, Mark Greatbatch and Andrew Alderson on a period of turmoil both on and off the field

10-Jan-2013

Port Elizabeth welcomes Test cricket after six years

St George's Park may not get its share of Tests unlike the better known stadiums, but its special spectator experience and quirks make it an attractive venue, which hopefully will get to host more games in future

09-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Spinners let Karnataka down

Since Sunil Joshi's retirement, Karnataka's spin cupboard has been bare. It was evident today as Saurashtra feasted on some poor bowling, especially against the spinners

09-Jan-2013•Siddarth Ravindran in Rajkot

Mehrab-Ayub partnership breaks Bangladesh record

Mehrab Hossain jnr and Marshall Ayub, who have built an unbeaten stand of 472 for the fifth wicket, a Bangladesh record, have spent a lot of time together in the middle over the years

09-Jan-2013•Mohammad Isam

'ODIs about 60-40 in India's favour'

Geoff Boycott on England's youngsters, Hussey's retirement, and how he's changed as a commentator

09-Jan-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Pandey breathes life into underwhelming season

Manish Pandey tore apart the Saurashtra bowling to bring up his first century of the season. Unless he produces such knocks consistently, an India middle-order berth will remain elusive

08-Jan-2013•Siddarth Ravindran in Rajkot

Peterson looking over his shoulder

Having been preferred to Imran Tahir for now, Robin Peterson will be hoping to nail down a place in South Africa's Test side while keeping one eye on Tahir's return to form

08-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

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