Harsha Bhogle

If India have held on to their No. 1 ranking so long, it is despite a board that doesn't take the team's needs into account

India's passion for their No. 1 status has been conspicuous by absence in their preparations for big tours

One looks at the other in terms of tired clichés, the other insists on being an unaccommodating bully

England v India is compelling enough without the added attraction of the battle for No. 1

We are caretakers of the game and have the responsibility to communicate its magic to fans. Are we fulfilling our duties?

Among the decisions taken at the ICC conference, the use of two balls and the change in Powerplay rules in ODIs will force teams to innovate

Rahul Dravid's passion for and approach to cricket haven't changed in the last decade and a half. He is still intense, patient, and willing to work hard to prepare for each game

Is it just natural ability or the consistency that comes from perseverance?

India's leading current wicket-taker was born to be great, but he needs to rekindle his ambition to get there

Until the international calendar takes player fatigue into consideration, cricketers will be forced to opt out of some series to keep themselves mentally fresh and physically fit

Having a large pool of players means risking losing or sidelining many talented ones. A more streamlined domestic structure and a full-fledged A tour schedule can help prevent that

This year's IPL hasn't thrown up as many new names as in the past, but there have been a fair few who have caught attention

And the ICC cricket committee's other recommendations are just as welcome. But how about curbing frivolous appealing?

It's not the names you have on your team sheet, it's how your side plays as a unit

Fletcher must take on a mentor's role while also quickly understanding the country and its players

An ideal candidate would be a man much like Gary Kirsten: a hardworking, unassuming, flexible former Test player

Last year it looked like he was fading, but you wouldn't think it if you watched his first delivery against Delhi this week

Coming hot on the heels of the World Cup, will the fourth season be able to compel fans to shift their loyalties?

Sri Lanka have more innovative bowlers but India bat deeper and steadier, and have beaten their toughest oppositions in their previous two games

The Powerplays have kept teams on their toes, the DRS has reduced mistakes, and the World Cup has been a success so far