Matches (14)

The Ashes (1)

ILT20 (2)

BPL (2)

SA20 (3)

BBL (2)

Super Smash (2)

IND-W vs SL-W (2)

AUS

152 & 132

ENG

(T:175) 110 & 178/6

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Match Analysis

Still reasons for Clarke to smile

Australia were always going to lose this Ashes. A victory in this Test wouldn't change that. But just by winning this Test they could have proved something to themselves

05-Aug-2013•Jarrod Kimber at Old Trafford

Cricket retreats to dark ages

An arbitrary decision about when it is safe to play has endangered Australia's chances of reclaiming the urn

04-Aug-2013•Brydon Coverdale

Good but not great

Although the Ashes are almost within their grasp, there are obvious areas in which this England side can improve

04-Aug-2013•George Dobell at Old Trafford

Australia still don't make much sense

If the rain holds off Australia could still win this Test and keep the Ashes alive, but a lot of their decisions continue to suggest confused thinking

04-Aug-2013•Jarrod Kimber at Old Trafford

Pietersen restates value to England

In the process of becoming England's most prolific run-scorer in international cricket, Kevin Pietersen re-emphasised his singular talent

03-Aug-2013•George Dobell at Old Trafford

Bowlers ready for some heavy lifting

Michael Clarke may have a tricky decision to make over the follow-on but, after an impressive day and with the Ashes at stake, the attack must continue to front up

03-Aug-2013•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

Bowlers finally given something to work with

Australia know their attack is their strength but feeble batting at Trent Bridge and Lord's made the bowlers redundant. Now is the time for Lyon and company to prove their worth.

02-Aug-2013•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

No time for trepidation from England

England's attack, now including three bowlers with more than 200 wickets, is an outstanding unit despite their toil at Old Trafford but the focus shifts to the batsmen with a Test match to save

02-Aug-2013•George Dobell at Old Trafford

DRS breaking spirits of players and fans

Without the DRS, Usman Khawaja would still have been out, the decision accepted as on-field mistake, but getting it wrong with the assistance of replays cannot be tolerated.

01-Aug-2013•Brydon Coverdale at Old Trafford

England endure middling first day

It would be wrong to presume England suffered too bad a day, they bowled well for much of it as they came up against a batting line-up less obliging and feeble

01-Aug-2013•George Dobell at Old Trafford

An imperfect perfect innings from Clarke

Australia have never needed Clarke's runs more than they did today. He made them by any means necessary. Not on a pedestal, but down in the mud.

01-Aug-2013•Jarrod Kimber at Old Trafford

Thirimanne's calm approach bodes well for SL

Lahiru Thirimanne's innings in the fifth ODI was not very different from some of the other innings he has played before, but his calculated approach to run-making left an impression

01-Aug-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Much work needed on several fronts for South Africa

The opening combination, the spinner's spot, the pace bowing in less helpful conditions, the wicketkeeping, the captaincy … there was little that went right for South Africa in Sri Lanka

31-Jul-2013•Firdose Moonda

New routine brings Dilshan relief

There is unbridled joy in each of Tillakaratne Dilshan's hundred celebrations, but this one was tinged with some relief too. He is arriving at a period in his career where he must prove even to himself that his skill remains undimmed

28-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dilshan's would-be wide

Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa

28-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Inconsistency haunts Tharanga...again

Some days, Upul Tharanga bats so well, his innings seem like a dream. Other times, he falls asleep at the crease. It is a vacillating pattern he must arrest immediately, with the team's batting future at stake

27-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Sikandar Raza hungry for more

Sikandar Raza is not going to let himself be satisfied with his promising start to the series; he wants more for himself and for Zimbabwean cricket

24-Jul-2013•Liam Brickhill at the Harare Sports Club

Spin fast becoming the bane of SA's ODI game

As South Africa look to improve a dismal record in Sri Lanka, their spinners will have to rethink their strategy and find better ways to utilise the helpful conditions

24-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The rotting of Australian cricket

The marginalising of grade and Shield competitions has left a painful legacy for the Test team

21-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at Lord's

A chasm yawns wide

England landed a hugely significant blow at Lord's; it will take a miracle for Australia to win the series from here

21-Jul-2013•George Dobell at Lord's

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