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A class act

A class act

A timeline for Sunil Gavaskar's career from 1971 to 1987

10-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

The importance of Sunny

The importance of Sunny

Gavaskar was was not just another cricketer but a metaphor for a country's aspirations

10-Jul-2009•Ayaz Memon

Ponting's batting makes up for captaincy

Ponting's batting makes up for captaincy

09-Jul-2009•Alex Brown in Cardiff

Flintoff v fledgling

Flintoff v fledgling

09-Jul-2009•Peter English in Cardiff

The origins of the issue

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

Five years and counting

Cricinfo takes a look at the history of contract rows

09-Jul-2009•Nishi Narayanan

A pace odyssey

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

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

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

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

An absorbing but unspectacular opening

08-Jul-2009•Peter English in Cardiff

A naked betrayal of tradition

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

The Michael Vaughan story

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

Regular programming from Pakistan

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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