Analysis

Recognise the batsman in Wriddhiman Saha

There is a perception that Wriddhiman Saha is an inferior batsman to some of the other wicketkeepers competing for national selection. It is time that perception changed

13-Feb-2012•Abhishek Purohit in Indore

Dhoni chases at his own pace

In taking almost no risks during his innings, MS Dhoni took India's chase into the final over. But as he usually does in ODIs, he got the job done

12-Feb-2012•Sidharth Monga at Adelaide Oval

Even in defeat, a powerful statement

There was no upset in Sharjah as Afghanistan were comfortably beaten, but they did enough to show they deserve more chances at the top level

10-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Sharjah

Top captaincy, now for the runs

Mahela Jayawardene has been refreshingly aggressive as a leader. Sri Lanka now need him to find his batting touch

10-Feb-2012•Sidharth Monga at the WACA

Imperfect teams make for tight battle

The contest between India and Sri Lanka in Perth ebbed and flowed, but lacked intensity and excellence. Both teams have much improving to do if they are going to challenge Australia

08-Feb-2012•Sidharth Monga at the WACA

Unravelling the mystery of Ajmal

The ICC have explained the science behind the offspinner's action after a TV interview caused confusion

08-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Pakistan ride on spin success

ESPNcricinfo looks back at the players who helped Pakistan to a famous whitewash over England with the spin bowlers and a fine captain to the fore

07-Feb-2012•George Dobell

Batting slump costs England

ESPNcricinfo runs the rule over England following their first series whitewash to Pakistan, a series where England had a rude awakening following a trailblazing two years

07-Feb-2012•George Dobell

Pakistan rewarded for smart rebuilding

After the events of 2010 Pakistan cricket could have withered away, but due to a combination of determination and desire they are now flourishing

06-Feb-2012•George Dobell

True grit prevails in age of speed

Azhar Ali's 442-ball innings was an obvious example of perseverance, but England's bowlers stuck to their task too. To win, though, their batsmen will have to produce perhaps the largest quantities of patience yet

05-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

India beaten in battle of strategies

The plan to go in with a spin-strong attack is fraught with risk in Australian conditions, as India were made to realise at the MCG

05-Feb-2012•Sidharth Monga at the MCG

Pakistan show England how it's done in Asia

Unlike England, Pakistan used their bats instead of their pads. Unlike England, they retained their composure during the inevitable scoreless periods and, unlike England, they played straight until they were well set

04-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Mumbai Indians strengthened; Kings XI look weak

An analysis of how franchises fared at the 2012 IPL auction

04-Feb-2012•Tariq Engineer and Siddarth Ravindran

Triangular shapes as big series for India

If all three teams are switched on, and if the pitches are juicy, the next few weeks could provide some exciting cricket

04-Feb-2012•Sidharth Monga in Melbourne

Batsmen battered, again

Faulty technique and a lack of concentration from batsmen on both sides mean low scores have proliferated in this series - but the cricket has been more watchable as a result

03-Feb-2012•George Dobell in Dubai

Similarities with England tour continue

A limited-overs game in which rain plays a part in your defeat. It is all looking awfully familiar for India

01-Feb-2012•Sidharth Monga at Stadium Australia

Bailey and the chattering classes

George Bailey used smart tactics to lead Australia to a 31-run win, but he will need runs to put his captaincy above question

01-Feb-2012•Daniel Brettig at Stadium Australia

The captain's brief

If George Bailey can achieve anything like the same success enjoyed so far by Michael Clarke, the World T20 trophy is not out of the question

31-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig in Sydney

If there is a better man, give him the job - Dhoni

MS Dhoni isn't making any predictions about giving up Test cricket or any other format after 2013. But his matter-of-fact statements are open to interpretation

31-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga in Sydney

Batsmen's failures highlight India's gloom

Marks out of ten for India following their 0-4 loss to Australia

29-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga

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