Analysis

Pakistan have notched up some impressive wins recently, but that's been offset by some disappointing defeats

West Indies have been superb when batting second in ODIs in the last six months, but their track record when batting first is less than impressive

Sreesanth may not be able to bowl himself into a sure place in the World Cup squad, but he certainly won't want to bowl himself out of contention

Sehwag's sole nets session at Eden Gardens today may be insufficient grounds to form an opinion but it was obvious he had done some work on his game in the break from international cricket

When Manoj Tiwary hits he hits, when he defends he defends. There are no half-measures, no lack of clarity, writes Sidharth Monga

In picking Tim Nielsen as John Buchanan's replacement Australia have compromised left-field vision and distinguished on-field service

Virender Sehwag and Munaf Patel are set to return to the Indian side for the series against Sri Lanka but the selectors may hotly debate the final spot

Tendulkar returns for Mumbai on the biggest stage and rises to the occasion

India settle most key issues ahead of World Cup

Nathan Astle's career in numbers

Stats highlights of Mark Boucher's career of 100 Tests

Stats preview of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Centurion

Though the tour ended in disappointment for India, there were a couple positives for them to go home with, namely the aggressive intent displayed by Sreesanth and Dinesh Karthik, who did not back away from a contest

South Africa completed a 2-1 series victory by winning the third Test by five wickets. It was a significant achievement considering they were 0-1 down. Not many have done it. Cricinfo looks at the stat highlights

The fourth wicket stand produced 24 runs in 15 overs, to which Tendulkar contributed 9 in 45 balls. It was worse than tentative and diffident, it was supine and unbecoming.

A weak batting display from the Indians left South Africa with a target of 211. They have the advantage, but history indicates that it might not be a cakewalk. Cricinfo looks at the stat highlights of the fourth day

Stats highlights of the 2006-07 Ashes series

Statistically, 2006 has been a gold mine in both Tests and one-day internationals. Cricinfo looks back at the highlights of an extraordinary year of cricket

Cricinfo looks at the stats highlights of the third day in Cape Town

Graeme Smith has taken South Africa to within touching distance of the Indian total, and now all eyes are on India, writes Dileep Premachandran