Match Analysis

R Ashwin's fortunes mirror India's on frustrating day at the SCG

The first day showed that the batsmen might need to do the heavy lifting if India are to win the SCG Test

07-Jan-2021•Sidharth Monga

Will Pucovski makes 'very special' debut count, the 'Australian way'

Playing only in his 24th first-class match, the 22-year-old showed impressive maturity and aggression

07-Jan-2021•Andrew McGlashan

Kane Williamson's New Zealand time silent ambush of Pakistan to perfection

Pakistan's bowlers controlled the day for longer, but you would hardly guess that from the scoreboard

04-Jan-2021•Danyal Rasool

Red-hot Fawad Alam gets his vindication after a decade of cold shoulders

Despite scoring more runs than anyone else in the first-class circuit, the PCB never gave him a real chance

30-Dec-2020•Danyal Rasool

Unwanted history brings David Warner, Will Pucovski into the frame for Australia

It's been 32 years since Australia have been pinned down so expertly by tourists, and their captain wants clearer plans from his batsmen

29-Dec-2020•Daniel Brettig

Faf du Plessis misses a double but proves he's still the daddy for South Africa

A career-best innings led his team to a position of dominance and suggested du Plessis still has a role to play

28-Dec-2020•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan retreat into the comfort zone of self-preservation

Ashraf and Rizwan discarded the dated and conservative batting strategy that prevailed before their partnership

28-Dec-2020•Danyal Rasool

South Africa seize their moment but long waits for glory aren't over yet

Depleted Sri Lanka attack made to toil after circumstances conspire against them

27-Dec-2020•Firdose Moonda

Rahane builds his legacy by staying in the moment

At possibly one of the worst times to take over as captain, he produced a masterclass

27-Dec-2020•Sidharth Monga

Pat Cummins' burst gives way to sobering lesson for Australia

Rahane and company could ride out the tough period with greater assurance in the face of a sub-par total

27-Dec-2020•Daniel Brettig

Sri Lanka's rush for runs gives South Africa another home headache

Lessons from Lanka Premier League come to the fore in display of aggressive, smart cricket

26-Dec-2020•Firdose Moonda

Unhappy encore for Australia's top-order batsmen

On day one at the MCG, the Australians looked little better technically or tactically than they had in the uncertain summer of 2018-19

26-Dec-2020•Daniel Brettig

Mohammad Rizwan: From being an outlier to Pakistan's main man

Not too long ago, he wasn't considered to be T20 material. On Tuesday, he blitzed his way to deliver Pakistan's first win on tour

22-Dec-2020•Danyal Rasool

Australia's perfect storm catches India in the wrong place at the wrong time

The inquisitions will come, but the truth is there is not a lot India could have done in the face of flawless fast bowling

19-Dec-2020•Sidharth Monga

Bumrah, Ashwin, and an Indian bowling attack for the ages

The hallmark of the best Test side is the ability to seize a moment when given a whiff - and India are that side right now

18-Dec-2020•Sidharth Monga

Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara prove India willing to get their hands dirty

For nearly 80 overs of a fascinating contest, the visitors dug in and matched Australia blow for blow

17-Dec-2020•Sidharth Monga

India seek answers as batsmen come unstuck against the bounce

While Pujara, Rahane and Saha displayed some grit, the team is yet to fully adapt to long-form mode

08-Dec-2020•Sidharth Monga

Why are India holding back Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mayank Agarwal?

Trio hasn't played long-form cricket since March, and weren't included in the XI for the second T20I either

06-Dec-2020•Sidharth Monga

Australia's depth promising, but shows up a few shallows

The team's bench-strength is yet to assume the proportions of 20 or so years ago when they dominated the cricket world

02-Dec-2020•Daniel Brettig

Dawid Malan dispels the doubts to prove himself a T20I force for England

Faced with a steep chase and an unfavourable match-up, Dawid Malan proved he is in England's best XI

01-Dec-2020•Matt Roller

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