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For example, why do Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq not make the top category in a list that is meant to prioritise Tests

Team management want Root to move up from No.4 in the Ashes, but it will be captain's call

All tournament long, India's top three had piled up the runs; yet, just as in the 2015 World Cup, they collectively failed at the first knockout hurdle

Pakistan captain happy with his team's final effort despite not getting close to the record-breaking win they needed

Fielding has always been a grey area in cricket, but Australia's emphasis on "creating energy in the ring" tells a story in itself

KL Rahul has made a start every time he has opened at the World Cup, but he is yet to make an impact. Is it a case of mind over matter?

Twice in this tournament, not changing the way they have batted for the conditions, or state of the game, has cost them

According to Justin Langer, Richardson epitomises Australia's transformation after a dismal 2018

One defeat does not mean it's time to panic, but it does raise the question of how flexible Australia's methods are while batting

With two power-packed line-ups in West Indies and England first up at a high-scoring Trent Bridge, Pakistan's top order might need to look at their scoring rates

India believe they have reason to not aim too high because of their bowling attack. England think they need to aim higher because they don't have the out-and-out wicket-takers

The Super Kings coach was full of praise for how the bowling unit had stepped up, especially with early-season injuries to key personnel

The answer is a resounding yes, if you analyse what sides look to do and the advantage they gain after winning the toss

The numbers say one thing about Amir, but many a Pakistani heart is at odds with that. He has one more chance before the World Cup to beat his bowling blues

Halfway through IPL 2019, what are the teams' biggest strengths, and what potential strategy changes can they employ to make up for their weaknesses?

The game's most high-profile league and its most successful player came up against each other. Here was a chance to set a fitting precedent; in the end the league blinked

Mohammad Kaif feels teams have been using substitute fielders to hide their slower fielders and that meetings on the ground linger for too long

It is typical of cricket to vilify a bowler's actions despite having behaved within the laws of the game

Time is running out and he's under immense scrutiny. Time will tell if Delhi ODI is make or break with the big prize looming

Australia's limited-overs captain is in a batting rut which is becoming a serious issue as the team tries to prepare for the World Cup