Analysis

Big-event hoodoo returns to haunt South Africa

Three global events on home turf, and not even a semi-final place to show for it. And yet, with the little support for the magnificent Graeme Smith, it could all have been so very different

28-Sep-2009•Dileep Premachandran in Centurion

Spin could be India's weapon

India have been compelled to abandon their preferred formula and reinforce their bowling at the cost of their batting. It is a risk, but one worth taking

27-Sep-2009•Sambit Bal in Centurion

We were three bowlers short - Dhoni

The real reasons India's defeat was that the bowlers leaked too many singles in the middle overs

27-Sep-2009•Sambit Bal in Centurion

Oldtimer Yousuf plays ideal supporting act

Mohammad Yousuf's knock may have lacked the thrills and frills, but his retro one-day classic allowed Shoaib Malik to bat freely and scythe India

27-Sep-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Centurion

Sri Lanka pay for faulty selection

Sri Lanka's ace spinner has had a poor tournament, a solitary wicket and bundles of runs leaked at pace

26-Sep-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Johannesburg

Fast bowling is India's weakest link

Over the last five years or so, India have tried 13 pace bowlers, and all three long-term captains over this period have failed to figure a way out when the pressure is on and the pitch is flat

26-Sep-2009•Sidharth Monga

The bite is back in marquee clash

Both captains played it down as just another game, and how revenge wasn't on anyone's mind but these are statements of habit

25-Sep-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Johannesburg

Dhoni will be tested by 'favourites' tag

India return to the scene of their World Twenty20 triumph but will have to cope with the burden of being favourites

25-Sep-2009•Dileep Premachandran in Centurion

How Yuvraj's injury could change India's plans

The Indian left-hander injured his right hand during a fielding session at the University Ground in Johannesburg

23-Sep-2009•Sriram Veera

How the Championship was won

Durham retained the County Championship title with two matches remaining. Cricinfo looks back at how they did it

13-Sep-2009•Andrew McGlashan

Lee has a ball and makes his point

As Brett Lee made his way into the Lord's museum for his press conference, the ball he had used to claim a series-clinching 5 for 49 was already on display behind one of the glass cabinets

12-Sep-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Lord's

A tale of two left-handers

Driven by desperation, and fuelled by self-belief, Sanath Jayasuriya and Thilina Kandamby, in their own way, made their statement

12-Sep-2009•Jamie Alter at the Premadasa Stadium

Depleted India show few signs of weakness

For a depleted India to successfully chase a total which, given the reputation this venue has, was one of those awkward in-between targets was creditable

11-Sep-2009•Jamie Alter at the Premadasa Stadium

Samaraweera shows off his one-day skills

He chose a crucial time to score his maiden ODI century, and did so in a manner that confirmed he has turned a corner in his stop-start career

08-Sep-2009•Jamie Alter in Colombo

Timing the key for Clarke's future

Michael Clarke may be the captain in waiting, but Australia need to ensure he rediscovers his hustle at the crease before leading full-time in one-day cricket

04-Sep-2009•Alex Brown at The Oval

Naive NZ struggle to find the plot

As the team looks back at a one-sided series, there is more to ponder than just a spirit-sapping defeat. In the last five years New Zealand won just 12 Test wins from 40

30-Aug-2009•Jamie Alter at the SSC

'Bemused' Moles counts the damage

New Zealand had "front row seats to the cinema" in terms of the technology available to them but Moles was puzzled at how they were not soaking up information

29-Aug-2009•Jamie Alter at the SSC

Support not forthcoming for Taylor

Ross Taylor has stood out in a middling team and it would not be a surprise if he spent a lot of time looking into his hotel mirror asking for some help from his fellow batsmen

28-Aug-2009•Jamie Alter at the SSC

No remorse, no return

Maurice Odumbe is too old to get back on the cricket field and is a poor role model off it

28-Aug-2009•Martin Williamson

Grounded, astute Broad ready for stardom

Fortunately, Stuart Broad is as grounded as they come. At the age of 23, he's well aware that his career is still in its infancy, and he's as well placed as any young player to maintain a cricket-centric focus

25-Aug-2009•Andrew Miller

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