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The pace bowler has evolved after a series of setbacks, and is confident of what the future holds - as long as it involves him bowling fast

England's bowling was competitive but Joe Root only produced in the final innings of the tour and too many other players underperformed

West Indies' pace attack was key to their series victory, while Shane Dowrich, Roston Chase and the openers made important contributions with the bat

Having finished last in all previous seasons, Lahore Qalandars have pinned their hopes on local captain Mohammad Hafeez and overseas recruit AB de Villiers for a change in fortunes

The only team besides Islamabad United to lift a trophy, popularity has come easy to the men representing northern Pakistan clad in yellow

In fact their overseas average is better than their home average

Genuine on-field progress remains hard to gauge, but Root comes through personal test of leadership, in words and deeds

Do you remember which players have captained Sri Lanka in recent years? Test your knowledge with our quiz

His place in the pantheon is secure, and as he's emerged from his worst trough in a decade, there could be one more chapter added for South Africa's veteran

India have been the best and West Indies the worst when it comes to completing their overs on time

Andre Russell holds the key, and Sultans will rely on their other allrounders too, but some gaps from players who have left have not been filled

There's quality in the spin attack, but the likes of Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad must play strong hands to shore up an iffy batting line-up

Duminy, Russell, Hales and Billings are gone but defending champions Islamabad United still seem the team to beat with their core group of local talent intact

The Sri Lanka coach explains how one setback after another has put an inexperienced side in turmoil

And besides Angelo Perera, who is the only other player to score two double-centuries in a first-class match?

England's top three remains utterly unsettled at the end of an innings in which none of the incumbents made a decisive move

India women's 3-0 whitewash at the hands of New Zealand women in the T20Is exposed the chronic infirmity of their batting line-up

The Hobart Hurricanes openers, and Marcus Stoinis, stood out for their efforts in a season that has otherwise been low-key for batsmen

The head of India's selection panel talks about the line-up for the World Cup, and the Test side

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