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Out of position, out of sorts, and seemingly out of his depth - every questionable call made by the team management was distilled into one brief and forgettable innings

We might not know what Shami has personally gone through over the last year, but what we know is he's bowling through discomfort, with that seam beautifully upright, and is bowling more than anyone

Australia's first innings in Sydney was a microcosm of all the problems they are facing: shot selection, concentration, absorbing pressure, building on starts

With the team using 26 players over 11 matches in the last three series, stability is not the first word that comes to mind for the defending champions

Bangladesh's most popular cricketer hopes to use his influence to help better the lives of the people of Narail

An India fan relives the excitement of following an Adelaide Test in the early 1990s, when he sneaked in a portable radio in his school backpack

He couldn't do too much worse than the current top six, and his bowling would take some of the load off an overworked pace attack. So why isn't he playing?

Smith, Warner and de Villers add star power, but will the tournament shake off the persistent whiff of conflict of interest that has plagued previous editions?

Initiated into Test cricket almost by accident, Rishabh Pant has faced up to tough situations with a positive attitude and a determination to enjoy his moment in the sun

The Australia quick's recent dip may well be an issue of form or confidence, not helped by the team's ball-management policy and the batting

No other wicketkeeper in Test history has managed these many centuries aged 21 or below

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis on learning to build an innings, and dealing with criticism on social media

With pretty much the same core group of batsmen, minus MisYou, Pakistan have lost 13 of their last 20 Tests; 14 out of 21 now seems almost certain

Faf du Plessis' team is all about breaking stereotypes, and if that means going into a Cape Town Test without a spinner for only the third time in 25 years, so be it

Who makes it to your women's team of 2018?

For the third time in as many innings, Pakistan's senior batsman found himself bounced out by Duanne Olivier

With their bans swiftly drawing to a close, the Australian duo will be key driving forces in their first BPL season

Who makes it to your T20 team of 2018?

Plenty of options to pick from. Whom would you choose in your XI?

With the return of Steven Smith and David Warner looming, and no mid-season first-class cricket in the offing, both Aaron Finch and Mitchell Marsh appear to be a long shot for the Ashes