Match Analysis

Samuels, the Test batsman

Marlon Samuels is now an integral part of West Indies' long-form plans; it had taken him a while to get things right in Test cricket, but he seems to have now worked his way into the form of his life

23-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam in Khulna

Dormant Khulna pitch a bowler's headache

Hardly any rough has developed on the pitch in Khulna, even after 263 overs of play; the batsmen can be assured too that it won't make strokeplay any trickier in the remainder of the game

23-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam in Khulna

Pujara dance leaves England in the dark

Nimble feet in defence and attack have been the key feature of Cheteshwar Pujara's immaculate series so far

23-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Repeats the trick for Panesar

Monty Panesar may not be a new man but his familiar methods are perfect for this pitch

23-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Mumbai

The reality of the morning after

The cricket on day one was unbelievable; the play on the second day was more sober and conventional

23-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig at Adelaide Oval

Kallis' absence leaves a big void

South Africa appeared clueless after Kallis left the field today and the allrounder's absence is something the team needs to plan for in the near future when he finally retires

22-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at Adelaide Oval

Warner's ADD cricket sets the pace

David Warner's counterattacking innings seized the advantage for Australia on day one in Adelaide, and his team-mates then built fabulously on the platform he had set up

22-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig

Abul Hasan's ton masks batting woes

Abul's innings was the most unlikely of sources to put Bangladesh ahead, but the others now need to chip in to help the home side strengthen its hold

21-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam in Khulna

Moment yet to sink in for Abul Hasan

Picked as a fast bowler, Abul Hasan displayed his batting skills and in the process dusted off a record that stood for a 110 years. His innings turned the initiative Bangladesh's way

21-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam in Khulna

Batting ineptitude sinks New Zealand

New Zealand crumbled against the spin of Rangana Herath on the third day, but they had been damaged by seam too

19-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Galle

Sri Lanka's working-class hero

Rangana Herath's talent is no where near Muttiah Muralitharan's genius, but his control and dependability has made him integral to Sri Lanka's Test attack

19-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Galle

A world of pain

England's slide from No. 1 has gathered pace and they have serious questions ahead of the second Test

19-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

Swing it like Southee

Tim Southee provided an exhibition of high-quality swing bowling during the first hour, and he's still learning

18-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando in Galle

Cook plotting his path to greatness

The efforts of the England captain, with perhaps his finest innings, alongside Matt Prior may not save the opening Test but they will give the team belief for the rest of the series

18-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

A hard day's fight

India knew there would be long sessions in the field at some point - though you wonder whether DRS may have crossed their minds, even momentarily

18-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

Cook's record book

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day in Ahmedabad

18-Nov-2012•George Dobell

West Indian quicks shine on spinners' pitch

The pitch grew more conducive to turn but West Indies' charge to victory on the final day was led by their fast bowlers

17-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

England caught in spin cycle

The familiar failings and self-inflicted wounds suggest England's batsmen remained scarred by recent experiences in Asia

17-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

Raging Bell and a Hawk Eye surprise

ESPNcricinfo presents plays of the day from the third day in Ahmedabad

17-Nov-2012•George Dobell in Ahmedabad

Ojha's subtle route to success

He did not get reams of coverage in the lead-up to the series and does not have a carrom ball or doosra, but Pragyan Ojha has become a vital cog in MS Dhoni's bowling attack

17-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

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