Analysis

Samaraweera proves his point

Marks out of ten for Sri Lanka following their 1-2 Test series loss away in South Africa

08-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda

Philander tops in dream debut season

Marks out of ten for South Africa following their 2-1 Test series win at home against Sri Lanka

08-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda

Endless possibilities but still concern for SA

South Africa have revitalised their bowling attack in one season and now have discovered further options to take them forward. But they are not the finished article just yet.

06-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

An embarrassing capitulation

India have returned to the dark ages of overseas tours, when the failures of their batsmen led to crushing defeats

06-Jan-2012•Sambit Bal at the SCG

Australia's dominance is refreshing

The SCG's 100th Test featured a very convincing Australian side, led by a natural captain

06-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Smith the mathematician calculates victory

Having taken up the South African captaincy at a young age, Graeme Smith is now showing how he is putting his experience into practice

05-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Michael Clarke erects a monument

Michael Clarke battled fatigue to give Australia a tremendous lead and then put his team's interests first by choosing not to pursue Brian Lara's world record

05-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

All change at Newlands as willow dominates

After a year in which the ball has dominated matches, with dramatic collapses deciding games, this Test will redress the balance with a battle of the batsman

04-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Bowlers punish Dilshan for wrong decision

The only thing worse than Tillakaratne Dilshan putting South Africa in on a flat pitch was the way his bowlers came out not even believing they could take a wicket

03-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Kallis feasts on the green grass of home

Sri Lanka laid out a royal feast of bad bowling on day one at Cape Town. Jacques Kallis and Alviro Petersen tucked in and chalked up important runs.

03-Jan-2012•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Gambhir facing his toughest test

India's struggles with the bat in Australia start at the top, with the form of their opener Gautam Gambhir

03-Jan-2012•Sambit Bal

McDermott's vigilance needs emulating

Under the guidance of their pace-bowling coach, Australia's fast bowlers have adopted the simplest of methods and delivered excellent results

03-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Why so defensive, Mumbai?

Madhya Pradesh's last pair was at the crease when the Mumbai captain Wasim Jaffer pushed back seven fielders to the deep. It set the tone for a day when Mumbai just refused to take charge.

02-Jan-2012•Abhishek Purohit at the Holkar Cricket Stadium

Attacking Lyon set to take flight

Backed by an attacking mindset and a supportive captain, Nathan Lyon will be a threat at Sydney, irrespective of whether the pitch assists him

02-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig in Sydney

Time running out for India

After five straight away losses, India need to turn the trend around sooner rather than later

02-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga in Sydney

Success in first-class cricket is Akshay Darekar's priority

Maharashtra's Akshay Darekar says the reason for his success this season is his transformation from a containing to an attacking spinner

02-Jan-2012•Dustin Silgardo

Off-season preparation the reason for MP's rise

The lack of star players and professional signings has actually worked in Madhya Pradesh's favour this season. They've also shown the resilience to progress after a disastrous season opener

01-Jan-2012•Abhishek Purohit

Australia's green attack silences India's 'big three'

Rookies against ramparts is promising to light up the summer. It's 1-0 rookies, now it's up to the veterans to respond

01-Jan-2012•Sidharth Monga

Tamil Nadu bowling in good health - Balaji

A lack of outright wins suggests a weakness in Tamil Nadu's bowling. But, as their captain points out, they have taken 20 wickets three times this season; perhaps fielding and the weather are their real enemies

31-Dec-2011•Kanishkaa Balachandran

India need to rethink strategy against tail

Australia's last four wickets outscored India's by 79 runs over both innings at the MCG. In a series that could be decided by lower-order contributions, MS Dhoni may need to change his defensive tactics

31-Dec-2011•Sidharth Monga

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