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Going out in style

Going out in style

Glenn McGrath has gone out in style; he has become the leading wicket-taker in World Cup cricket and performed so well that people are now asking, "Why is he retiring?

28-Apr-2007•Ian Chappell

Too much has been made of our selection

Too much has been made of our selection

A lot of fuss has been made about the Sri Lankan team resting their key bowlers. Would the same noise be made if Australia, South Africa or New Zealand were to do the same, asks Kumar Sangakkara

20-Apr-2007•Kumar Sangakkara

'Our running leaves a lot to be desired'

'Our running leaves a lot to be desired'

West Indies rose to the occasion and played with pride, passion and steel. Pakistan's effort was good for they worked hard all the time but in the end it wasn't enough

14-Mar-2007•Bob Woolmer

Unlucky Powar

Unlucky Powar

In my view, India have picked up just about the right bunch for the World Cup. The batters have experience and promise, as is the case with bowlers. There would always be one or two spots open to debate but that's true about most teams

13-Feb-2007•Ravi Shastri

Close but no cigar

Bob Woolmer reviews Pakistan's Test performances against South Africa

01-Feb-2007•Bob Woolmer

Turning a corner

Turning a corner

It was tense on the last afternoon but in the end the difference was that cameo of pure genius by Inzi. Deservedly, he was presented with both "his best win" and the match award.

24-Jan-2007•Bob Woolmer

A tough task ahead

A tough task ahead

Looking at Pakistan's previous record, and indeed having been the coach of the South Africa team during two of those series, the task ahead for this Pakistan side is a difficult one.

09-Jan-2007•Bob Woolmer

Assault on the bastion

Assault on the bastion

Winning in South Africa is tough but not impossible. Former coach John Wright has a few pointers for India

13-Dec-2006•John Wright

Hard work and a hunger for runs

Hard work and a hunger for runs

Yousuf and I have worked on his balance and the ability to play the left arm in-swing bowler and in both we've been successful

30-Nov-2006•Bob Woolmer

Life in the fast lane

Life in the fast lane

McGrath's practice of focusing on precision over pace means he has more fuel in his tank today than faster bowlers

28-Nov-2006•Michael Holding

Coaching the uncoached

Coaching the uncoached

Bob Woolmer on the differences in coaching in the subcontinent

08-Nov-2006•Bob Woolmer

The starter and the finisher

The starter and the finisher

Ian Bradshaw can tie them up at the start and Jerome Taylor can clean them up at the death

01-Nov-2006•Michael Holding

Getting the team selection all wrong

Getting the team selection all wrong

India's decision to play four medium pacers in the match against West Indies was a strange one. Playing four medium pacers in Indian conditions is a luxury even a Maharaja in his pomp would turn a blind eye to

28-Oct-2006•Ravi Shastri

Earpieces were not for betting

Earpieces were not for betting

Bob Woolmer says that normal service needs to resume again soon for Pakistan

23-Oct-2006•Bob Woolmer

Tough days ahead for India

Tough days ahead for India

There will now be a flutter in the Indian camp. Australia and the West Indies will not be easy to get past in the pool. It could also be the challenge the Indians need to come out of their slumber

20-Oct-2006•Ravi Shastri

Drugs don't work

Drugs don't work

Cricket has lost some of its innocence after the failed drug tests by Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif

18-Oct-2006•Michael Holding

Powerplay changes one-day cricket

Powerplay changes one-day cricket

The ICC Champions Trophy is a tougher version of the World Cup because you are pitted against the world in a compressed time frame and format. The first three games are vital and you have to hit the ground running

11-Oct-2006•Bob Woolmer

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