News Analysis

England's limited-overs captain has not played for a month and says he feels "twice the man" after the break as he prepares to face Australia

With the ICC paving the way for a rare inclusive gathering of US stakeholders, the onus is on administrators to not only act on longstanding issues but lay out a meaningful and structured path, one that will be seriously adhered to, for the future

Despite the rising attendance figures it seems there are those high up at the ECB who do not want the Blast to succeed

While the franchise system might seem impractical, splitting the T20 Blast into two divisions could be a win-win situation for the ECB and the counties

What implications could Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd's writ petition have for the BCCI working committee meeting?

Just when Bangladesh are becoming a force to reckon with in international cricket, the BCB has decided to go against its policy of giving Tests primary importance

Ian Harvey, a former World Cup winner for Australia, has happily debated with his boss, the Gloucestershire coach Richard Dawson, for much of the summer - and the upshot is a place in the Royal London Cup quarter-finals

It is high time England celebrated and protected the upgraded county system that has helped to bring Ashes success instead of regarding it as some sort of guilty secret

When England gave a debut to a spinner with the Ashes decided two years it did not go well for Simon Kerrigan, but this time the situation is significantly different and Adil Rashid is likely to be needed in the UAE

Both South Africa and New Zealand are hoping to discover the strength of their bench during this three-match ODI series, starting on Wednesday

The appointment of David Warner as vice-captain has generated debate but his standing in the team and relationship with Steven Smith made him the best available option

At the helm of young teams, the contrasting leadership styles of Virat Kohli and Angelo Mathews could present a fascinating subtext to an important series in Sri Lanka

Alastair Cook's second Ashes win as England captain will taste much the sweeter. This one represents redemption

Careers and legacies are on the line at Trent Bridge. If Australia win, Michael Clarke will have one more chance to be an Ashes winner in England. If they lose, big decisions await

Even in the absence of James Anderson this is a gilt-edged opportunity for England to regain the Ashes with a match to spare

South Africa's ODI showing in Bangladesh meant it was not just the weather that gave them reasons to be dull on the tour

Stuart Broad has been the most consistent paceman on either side in the Ashes and in the absence of James Anderson his importance has gone up a level for England

Bangladesh's home series against India and South Africa were hampered by rain but the monsoon months could offer a chance to host more limited-overs series

Whether Michael Clarke stays at No. 4 or drops to No. 5, attacks or attempts to grind things out, his search for runs will continue at two of his least-favourite venues

England's commitment to attacking with the bat, whatever the consequences, has received official endorsement from their new coach