Match Analysis

South Africa outpaced on opening day

On a typical WACA pitch, Australia's fast bowlers outdid those of South Africa, who bowled far too short, far too often, to let David Warner race away to a quickfire fifty

03-Nov-2016•Firdose Moonda in Perth

Australia relish blood-and-thunder day

A lively WACA surface made for an intriguing contest, with Australia setting the tone for the summer with an overpowering first-up performance

03-Nov-2016•Daniel Brettig in Perth

Cremer's leap out of obscurity

He was out of Test cricket for three years before he became Zimbabwe's captain. He had a batting average of 10.75 before he made a century

31-Oct-2016•Tristan Holme in Harare

10 for 64: Bangladesh surge to victory

England lost all ten wickets inside a session to spark joyous scenes in Dhaka

31-Oct-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

England add Dhaka to the catalogue of shame

There have been many low points in English cricket over the past decade and the capitulation against Bangladesh in Dhaka, however rewarding for the hosts, must stand among them

30-Oct-2016•George Dobell in Mirpur

Mehedi's magic turns the corner for Bangladesh

Three weeks ago, Mehedi Hasan was the best-kept secret in Bangladesh's spin-bowling ranks. Nineteen historic wickets later, he's a national hero

30-Oct-2016•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

Bangladesh stick to spin plot - and make history

Bangladesh's decision to play England on turning pitches had backfired in Chittagong but they went for broke in Mirpur and the result was a historic Test win

30-Oct-2016•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

Rohit redeems ordinary series with sage-like calm

On a track where batsmen struggled for fluency, Rohit Sharma produced a measured 70 to redeem an ordinary series and throw New Zealand out of gear

30-Oct-2016•Arun Venugopal in Visakhapatnam

England allrounders disguise same failings

This time it was Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid who produced a stirring England comeback, but such recoveries are a reminder of long-standing weaknesses

29-Oct-2016•George Dobell in Mirpur

Mahmudullah's madness undermines Bangladesh

Mahmudullah's self-destruction trying to slog-sweep the last ball of the day, from Zafar Ansari, was out of keeping with much good work done elsewhere

29-Oct-2016•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

A tale of two openers

Ajinkya Rahane and Martin Guptill set up strong bases for their sides, but it was only the New Zealanders who saw through the effort to its logical conclusion

27-Oct-2016•Arun Venugopal in Ranchi

Bairstow the keeper makes a mark

In Chittagong the England wicketkeeper produced one of his best-ever shows with the gloves in extremely trying conditions. This, while breaking a major batting record

26-Oct-2016•George Dobell

Bangladesh Test attack finally finds its bite

Taking 20 wickets against England was a significant step forward for Bangladesh - but work is required, particularly on pace bowling, to maintain their progress

25-Oct-2016•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Dharmasena's unwanted record

The DRS was a vital component of the Chittagong Test - with a record 26 on-field decisions being reviewed by the players - and Kumar Dharmasena was especially in the spotlight

24-Oct-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Dhoni revels in freedom to play at No. 4

India's limited-overs captain has wanted to bat up 'for a long time'; when he got the chance in Mohali, he played the big shots unhindered by the pressures of finishing a chase

24-Oct-2016•Arun Venugopal

Chittagong awaits a heartstopping climax

A tense night awaits before a thoroughly absorbing Test reveals whether Bangladesh or England will emerge victorious

23-Oct-2016•George Dobell

Mushfiqur battles for historic prize

Not for the first time, Mushfiqur Rahim was an unbending presence for Bangladesh when the pressure was on in the final innings of a Test

23-Oct-2016•Mohammad Isam

England's problem child has grown up

Ben Stokes has been the difference between England and Bangladesh in conditions where he has not always prospered

22-Oct-2016•George Dobell

Bangladesh's inactivity preys on batsmen's nerves

Bangladesh's bowling discipline has been impressive but after a lengthy absence from Test cricket their batting has lacked the same reliability

22-Oct-2016•Mohammad Isam

Batty's roar is full of meaning for England

There were moments that impressed from England's spinners but they were too few and far between for them to be able to seize control

21-Oct-2016•George Dobell

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