Mark Nicholas

Cricket's governing body needs to resolve some problems pronto to make for a better World Cup for all

They only need to follow the example of their aggressive captain, who doesn't let insecurity undermine him

Cricket's top carnival has rolled around once more, bringing images of the past in its wake

The format's future depends on how exciting the players make the main event

The way the England captain imposed himself in Sydney can teach his fellow batsmen about finding a bit of mongrel

Rather than complain about the so-called ineffectiveness of the system, the BCCI should use its financial muscle to improve it

Australia's new captain is confident, gives off positive vibes, and has adapted his batting to show more responsibility without shedding his youthful bravado

Stop the rancour, stop the sledging, play the game and ignite the friendships that make it so special

What if commentators, former players, broadcasters, match referees and journalists pool their ideas and present them to the ICC?

The idea may have been shelved, but it's important that it's revived and made feasible

Why the BCCI should use a carrot, not a stick, in its approach to the WICB

Yorkshire's outstanding success, Jimmy's tears, the fightback against India - it was an English season where you didn't really a miss a certain someone

Graeme Pollock has been among the top three finest players his country ever produced; and not far off that pace in the world rankings either

With too great an emphasis on limited-overs cricket, MS Dhoni's side have a set of skills and a level of concentration that are not commensurate with the necessities of Tests

England appear to be cruising towards a 3-1 series victory - but things could have been very different were it not for three coin tosses and a dropped catch

The turnaround in England's fortunes since defeat at Lord's has been remarkable and testament to the faith Alastair Cook has shown in several new players

Bowlers like to bully. Theirs is a job of blood and sweat and when the odds turn in their favour, watch out

He made South Africans proud and he made the rest of the world stand up and take notice. He played at the highest level for 18 years and was the beating heart of many fine teams

England's Zimbabwe-born No. 3 flew under the radar almost until his debut - but the world is watching now

They have to see a glass that is half-full, and play the game as if it is just that, a game; and an opportunity