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Challenges on and off field for Bangladesh as Tests return

The Tests against West Indies could be the defining series for Bangladesh in what has till now been an up and down year for the team

12-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam

Too much play, too little time for Ranji Trophy

One week into the tournament and we are already three fast bowlers short, thanks to the cramped schedule

08-Nov-2012•Sidharth Monga

The night that made Rob Quiney

05-Nov-2012•Jarrod Kimber

Time for Cummins to slow down

His body cannot be expected to stand up to the demands that have been placed on it by New South Wales, the Sydney Sixers and Cricket Australia

02-Nov-2012•Daniel Brettig

Tough questions for Bangladesh selectors

The Bangladesh Test squad for the West Indies series is likely to be announced next week, and the selectors have plenty to ponder

01-Nov-2012•Mohammad Isam

Shrewd selectors keep Haddin in the frame

Matthew Wade will go to Brisbane to face South Africa next week, but Brad Haddin may still go to England for the Ashes next year

29-Oct-2012•Daniel Brettig

Wade likely to hold Test spot

At 24, Matthew Wade is set to become Australia's youngest first-choice Test wicketkeeper since Ian Healy

28-Oct-2012•Brydon Coverdale

Return to 50 overs is no solution

The elimination of 40-over cricket, and its replacement by the 50-over game, may prove unwelcome both for the England side and the county game itself.

19-Oct-2012•Tim Wigmore

Van der Merwe targets South Africa recall

South Africa's limited-overs teams are not as settled as their Test and Roelof van der Merwe, the combative left-arm spinner, hopes to earn another chance

16-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

You can't copy Malinga - Pollock

With a pace attack including Lasith Malinga and Mitchell Johnson, Mumbai Indians have a pairing that can lurch from the sublime to the ridiculous but coach Shaun Pollock is excited what they could produce

13-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Mistakes of inaugural BPL prompt more 'realistic' follow-up

In a bid to get things right the second time round, the Bangladesh Premier League has adopted a more practical approach in the lead-up to the 2013 tournament

12-Oct-2012•Mohammad Isam

Jayawardene moves on from T20 flashbacks

One Twenty20 tournament has rolled into another with barely time for the players to stop and think. For Mahela Jayawardene that has meant getting over defeat pretty quickly

12-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Dependability versus depth in pace battle

South Africa's Test touring party to Australia contained few surprises, but it also outlined the clear contrast in how the two teams will handle their fast bowlers

11-Oct-2012•Daniel Brettig

Counties want to leave their mark

English cricket has had an uneasy relationship with the Champions League T20, but both Hampshire and Yorkshire are keen to make the most of their opportunity

08-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Threat of quick-fire exit looms for qualifiers

For some teams the Champions League T20 will be a case of blink-and-you-miss-it but, as expected, those sides needing to qualifying were not about to start moaning

07-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Sammy taps into Olympic spirit

There are signs of a fragile recovery in West Indies cricket and a place in the World Twenty20 final - the prospect of silverware - would give long-suffering fans something to cling to

04-Oct-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

Being tough on KP

The power struggle between the ECB and Kevin Pietersen about the value systems of English cricket will only have been justified if it results in a happy ending

03-Oct-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

Fresh hope for Jacobs, Warriors

Davy Jacobs and Warriors are focusing on the four-day game this summer after two seasons of T20 success.

02-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Clinical Morgan plays by numbers

He is not England's leading scorer at the World Twenty20, but Eoin Morgan carries his teams hopes on his shoulders against an in-form Sri Lanka

30-Sep-2012•David Hopps in Pallekele

Broad encouraged by fearlessness of youth

For players in the middle order of a Twenty20 side there is precious little time to get settled, but for Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler that does not appear to be a problem

22-Sep-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

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