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The origins of the issue

Cricinfo looks into the crisis among the West Indies players which have led to a second-string team taking on Bangladesh in the first Test at St Vincent

09-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

Five years and counting

Cricinfo takes a look at the history of contract rows

09-Jul-2009•Nishi Narayanan

A pace odyssey

Bangladesh's new captain retains the exuberant spirit that marked him as a talent to watch, and he wants his team-mates to play the same way

09-Jul-2009•Utpal Shuvro

Pakistan's trouble at the top

Openers are a neglected breed on the country's domestic circuit, and that's been a key reason for the team's failures in Tests in recent times

09-Jul-2009•Sidharth Monga

Hilfenhaus lifts defensive Australia

Australia outdid themselves by benching Stuart Clark, but Ben Hilfenhaus ensured Australia's day wasn't entirely dominated by defensive tactics from Ricky Ponting

08-Jul-2009•Alex Brown at Cardiff

Pietersen thrills but gives it away

Shortly after his hideous flap at Nathan Hauritz's threat-free spin, Kevin Pietersen was caught by the cameras slapping his forehead on the pavilion balcony, and little wonder

08-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller in Cardiff

An absorbing but unspectacular opening

08-Jul-2009•Peter English in Cardiff

A naked betrayal of tradition

Sophia Gardens has its charms but its hosting of the first Test is a naked commercialisation of cricket's most precious crown jewel

08-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller at Sophia Gardens

The Michael Vaughan story

A journey through Michael Vaughan's career, as a performer and an inspirational leader

08-Jul-2009

Regular programming from Pakistan

Even their captain didn't look rattled at the staggering reversal of fortune, this tendency has become so predictable

07-Jul-2009•Sidharth Monga in Galle

Persistence and some gambling work wonders

That this win came through three largely uncelebrated players has to be the most pleasing aspect for Sri Lanka

07-Jul-2009•Sidharth Monga in Galle

Winning the first Ashes Test, and losing at Lord's

The closest encounters, the highest individual score on the losing side, and the most experienced umpires - in this Ashes special edition

07-Jul-2009•Steven Lynch

Leaping in after Lee

With Brett Lee ruled out of the first Ashes Test with a left side strain, Cricinfo takes a look at Australia's options for Cardiff

06-Jul-2009•Peter English in Cardiff

Partnerships key to England's chances

Partnerships were crucial to England's success in 2005, and they will be key again in 2009

06-Jul-2009•S Rajesh

After Warne, the drought

Australia have had golden ages of spin, but the greats have been few and far between, and the decision-makers haven't helped the cause any with their lack of faith

06-Jul-2009•Peter English

Just like old times

By his own admission, Mohammad Yousuf was not at his fittest best and had little batting practice before coming to Galle and scoring a serene century

05-Jul-2009•Sidharth Monga in Galle

Lessons from Worcester

The Australians drew their last warm-up match, against the England Lions, ahead of the first Ashes Test at Cardiff. Here are five lessons learned at New Road

05-Jul-2009•Peter English

Unlucky Herath, and proactive groundstaff

Younis battles humidity, Mathews follows Aamer, Herath loses an appeal - all part of the action from the second day in Galle

05-Jul-2009•Sidharth Monga in Galle

Gayle in charge for now

Now that he has stayed on as captain, Gayle has the chance to break the mould.

05-Jul-2009•Tony Cozier

The un-Pakistani quicks

A 17-year old who came through the Lahore academy and a 30-year old who took nearly 450 first-class wickets before he could make his Test debut

04-Jul-2009•Sidharth Monga in Galle

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