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Johnston shelves the chicken

19-Sep-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

Ireland game is no joke for Australia

Twenty20 rankings change very quickly, but for a few days Ireland were above Australia which did not go down well for the men in green and gold

18-Sep-2012•David Hopps in Colombo

Rebuilding the Blues

A wretched 2011-12 season has filled New South Wales with resolve to regain the respect of Australian cricket

17-Sep-2012•Daniel Brettig

The party is over for Lancashire

After Lancashire won the 2011 County Championship, a member of the Old Trafford staff bought a copy of every national daily newspaper. Relegation means there will be no repeat this year

08-Sep-2012•Paul Edwards

England's Bopara conundrum

After a self-inflicted break, Ravi Bopara's form with the bat has slumped and it is beginning to pose a dilemma for England

03-Sep-2012•Andrew McGlashan

Cook a man of substance and steel

The path for Alastair Cook to become England's Test captain has been laid out from early in his career, but that does not make the challenge any less demanding

30-Aug-2012•George Dobell

Bosisto mature beyond his years

A level-headed cricketer who is aware of his game's limitations, he hasn't been fazed by anything thrown at him during the World Cup

25-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

India back their big-game prowess

In three previous finals over the past year, India have been undefeated, a run that they will look to extend on Sunday

25-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Australia have grown on road to final

Australia have been repeatedly tested in the World Cup only to come out unscathed and, according to their coach, are a side constantly improving

25-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

England's one-day rise surprises Cook

With the top ranking on the line and both teams having different captains for limited-overs cricket this series should retain interest despite the forthcoming World Twenty20

23-Aug-2012•David Hopps in Cardiff

Townsville tracks tough test for Under-19s

The pitches at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville have provided the batsmen with stern tests; winning the World Cup will come down to who handles these tricky conditions best in the tournament's home straight

22-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Townsville

Headache and questions for selectors

Laxman's decision to retire 'with immediate effect' leaves one wondering about the job done by India's national selection panel

19-Aug-2012•Sharda Ugra

Selections pose more questions than answers

While fans anticipated some response to 0-8, the selectors gave it all a farcical turn with strange picks for reserves

10-Aug-2012•Sidharth Monga

IPL results pushed Kallis' claim

With a new generation of cricketer being introduced it appeared Jacques Kallis' international T20 career was over, but such has been the success of his reinvention that a final chance has presented itself

09-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis schooled in success

Although not in the original squad, Faf du Plessis spent plenty of hours on the field at Headingley and may now not be far away from a Test cap himself

09-Aug-2012•Firdose Moonda in Derby

Giant leap on road from boys to men

The Under-19 World Cup will be a stepping stone for some, the pinnacle for others; this tournament is not so much about winning the trophy as it is about developing as as players and as people

09-Aug-2012•George Binoy in Brisbane

England players innocent in Twitter send-up

Documentation seen by ESPNcricinfo proves that the parody Twitter account @KevPietersen24 is not managed by a player despite Pietersen's suspicions to the contrary

08-Aug-2012•George Dobell

Low key, high stakes

Australia A's tour of England is destined to attract few headlines, but its potential value to the nation's Ashes quest is immense

27-Jul-2012•Daniel Brettig

What is Irfan Pathan?

Bowler? Bowler who can bat? Allrounder? Bowler who can't bowl his quota?

13-Jul-2012•Sidharth Monga

Time to give Flower a break

Just as England's players benefit from rest and rotation, so Andy Flower's long-term future as director of cricket might be extended and enhanced if he enjoyed similar treatment.

12-Jul-2012•George Dobell

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