News Analysis

Opportunities to play cricket in the inner cities can be scarce but Chance to Shine Street is a charity striving to fill the gap

Just a few months after their World Cup flop show, the nucleus of a vibrant England one-day unit has emerged. And, unlike previous episodes of the team trying to embrace 50-over cricket, this one feels as though it has some longevity to it

Ian Bell has vowed to fight for his England spot, but if his omission for the South Africa tour does prove the end there is much that should be applauded from his 11-year career

Alex Hales' one-day career had struggled to achieve lift-off for a variety of reasons, so his maiden century was a key moment for someone earmarked for other roles in the near future as well

Good things come to those who wait and after nearly two decades of domestic cricket, Rafatullah Mohmand is in line for his Pakistan debut

Having Gurkeerat in their squad might help India hedge their bets to some extent on two seamers, two spinners, and a batting allrounder whose offspin is more than handy

The ECB have made a significant appointment for the women's game and ahead of a crucial 18 months which includes a World T20 and a World Cup, new coach Mark Robinson and head of cricket Clare Connor discuss the challenges

Much of South Africa's possible success in the rest of the Test series will depend on the efficiency of their relatively inexperienced openers: Dean Elgar and Stiaan van Zyl

After a promising start, the Bangladesh fast bowler ran into problems with his action and off-field discipline. But he kept fighting, and that's now paying off for him and his team

The concerted effort towards tackling conflict of interest and the appointment of an ombudsman to deal with conflict cases comes as the BCCI aims to make itself more accountable and transparent

Does the ECB's new-found enthusiasm for cricket in the Olympics stem from a genuine interest in the global game, or is it merely a means to improve its public image?

Over the last nine years South Africa have been walking the walk in Test cricket away from home. Now they seem to be trying to talk the talk too, even as they attempt to conquer India - one of their few unbeaten hosts in this period

India have several questions on the make-up of the playing XI to mull ahead of the Mohali Test, including how many bowlers of which type to pick - and their nets session has provided some clues

Historically, the Mohali pitch has had a reputation for good true bounce but the focus, ahead of the first Test between India and South Africa, is on the seemingly dry appearance of the track

Having already experienced victory twice on tour, South Africa are fresh and eager going into the Test series, but they know the biggest challenge lies ahead, especially if the Indian pitches turn as expected

Sanjay Manjrekar looks ahead to two key aspects for India in the forthcoming Tests against South Africa - Virat Kohli's leadership style, and Cheteshwar Pujara's role

How much of a factor will Indian pitches be in South Africa's quest to extend their winning streak on the tour to Tests? Sanjay Manjrekar weighs in on their challenges

There have been numerous tough times in the past but England look increasingly comfortable under the captaincy of Alastair Cook

It is more than three years since James Taylor's bizarre Test introduction but it seems England are finally about to give him another chance