Analysis

Sehwag soars solo again

Virender Sehwag is the only batsman to adapt to the bowler-friendly conditions in Dambulla, where 230 is worth 300

25-Aug-2010•Siddarth Ravindran in Dambulla

Kohli's disbelief, and Williamson gets going

Plays of the Day from the tri-series ODI between India and New Zealand in Dambulla

25-Aug-2010•Siddarth Ravindran in Dambulla

Play Dinesh Karthik in the middle order

India should stop using Dinesh Karthik as back-up for multiple purposes and give him a run in his natural role - that of a middle order batsman

25-Aug-2010•Siddarth Ravindran in Dambulla

India's concerns shift to batting

India's bowling was the talking point during the Tests but the focus has turned to their weaknesses with the bat after two capitulations

22-Aug-2010•Siddarth Ravindran in Dambulla

Thisara Perera spices up selection race

The allrounder, playing his first game of the tournament, made sure his name remains in the selection mix with a disciplined bowling effort that earned him a maiden five-wicket haul

22-Aug-2010•Siddarth Ravindran in Dambulla

One collapse too many catches England cold

After being caught cold at The Oval, England's batsmen have no option but to front up for their gross negligence

21-Aug-2010•Andrew Miller at The Oval

Pakistan find their mojo

Incredibly, what had seemed to be a summer of growing discontent for Pakistan on the eve of the third Test has now transformed into a summer of hope

21-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at The Oval

Cook puts substance over style in ton

On a day in which Cook's 110 proved to be almost exactly 50% of a fragile team total of 221 for 9, the value of a player who puts substance ahead of all other attributes feels immeasurable

20-Aug-2010•Andrew Miller at The Oval

Pakistan poised for redemption

On August 20, 2006 Pakistan forfeited a match after ball tampering allegations were levelled against them. On August 20, 2010 they stand tall and clean

20-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at The Oval

Yousuf rediscovers fluency with authoritative display

An artistic and stylish batsman, he also showed substance with a vital contribution on his Test return

19-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at The Oval

Hungry Wahab answers his critics

You cannot curse Wahab Riaz. Especially when the man has a five-for on debut.

18-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at The Oval

Sehwag finally brings his Test form to ODIs

Virender Sehwag has had something of a lean spell in one-dayers, which came to an end with a match-winning unbeaten 99 against Sri Lanka

17-Aug-2010•Siddarth Ravindran in Dambulla

Pakistan's bowlers need more support

Pakistan know exactly where their frailties lie. Salman Butt must surely be tired of explaining how inept batting and fielding remain Pakistan's weak links

09-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at Edgbaston

Inspiring Zulqarnain gives Pakistan belief

He was on a king pair and without technology would have gone down in the record books for the wrong reasons, but Pakistan's debutant keeper turned into a hero

08-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at Edgbaston

Murali says goodbye and Paranavitana impresses

Muralitharan left in style, Pranavitana stepped up at the top and Mendis lost his mystery

08-Aug-2010•Sidharth Monga in Sri Lanka

Sehwag sparkles and Raina grabs his chance

Sehwag entertained, Laxman proved his critics wrong again and Raina took his chance to play Test cricket in style

08-Aug-2010•Sidharth Monga in Sri Lanka

Close series between rivals with bare cupboards

It is a credit to both teams that despite the overkill of cricket between the two nations, despite the dead pitch at the SSC, despite the lack of bowling resources, they played out two tense Test matches

08-Aug-2010•Sidharth Monga in Sri Lanka

Consistent Randiv earns his respect

It was tough to not spare a thought for Randiv, who bowled skilfully and didn't dish out too many freebies despite his inexperience at the highest level

07-Aug-2010•Sidharth Monga at the P Sara Oval

Calm Laxman defies spasms and past demons

A testing fifth-day pitch, an accurate rookie spinner, an old foe in Ajantha Mendis and a troublesome back were all thrown at VVS Laxman. Yet, he found a way to sneak past them to see India home

07-Aug-2010•Sidharth Monga at the P Sara Oval

Pakistan's fumbling fielders let the side down again

Can't bat, can't field - Pakistan, just accept that verdict

06-Aug-2010•Nagraj Gollapudi at Edgbaston

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