Anantha Narayanan

Ever wonder which are the top bowling performances in conditions that were the most difficult for bowlers?

A look at the most difficult Test runs made in an innings, taking into account the pitch and the support (or lack of it) at the other end

Athers, Faf, McCabe, and even Mark Waugh? Which batsmen have hunkered down the best?

Finding the best ODI bowlers in history using a combination of strike rate, bowling average and runs conceded per over

A look at bowlers with the highest-rated four- and five-wicket hauls, bowlers with the best frequency of top performances, and more

A look at the winning chances for the teams in the fascinating five-Test series just past

The follow-up to the top 25 batting performances of all time looks at, among other things, the best performances in a match, and batsmen with the top average rating

A definitive list based on an exhaustive and thorough ratings system

The parameters and methodology explained

A definitive list based on an exhaustive and thorough ratings system

The parameters and methodology explained

Charting the performances of batsmen based on how fast they score and how long they last

While the average is the more common stat by which batting numbers are measured, looking at metrics based on the median throws up some interesting findings

Predicting which batsmen will go past 13,000 Test runs and bowlers past 550 Test wickets

A look back at the best performances of 2017 in both Tests and ODIs

The Halfway Wicket Value (HWV) is a simple yet effective metric to gauge the progress of a Test innings

A country-wise selection of the best all-time home and visiting Test XIs based on empirical methods

A country-wise selection of the best all-time home and visiting Test XIs based on empirical methods

An analysis of the trends and factors that impact results in T20 internationals

A selection, using the metric High Score Index (HSI), of the finest individual innings to come in unsuccessful chases in ODIs