Peter Roebuck

It takes two

It takes two

A couple of men, both of whom have been at their peak in India-Australia contests, are going to be vital again

Pup's a brand new dog

Over his four years in Test cricket Michael Clarke has reined in his youthful exuberance, sought understanding and refined his game

Dressing room, not boat

Dressing room, not boat

It has taken Andrew Symonds a lot of time and effort to become the feared opponent he is. Soon he will realise, once again, where he belongs

Upwards, kicking and screaming

Upwards, kicking and screaming

Kevin Pietersen has always pursued greatness; England have been reluctant to. Now the two must rise together

Stumps for Sourav

Stumps for Sourav

For the Indian middle order, it has become a matter of survival, and Ganguly is the most vulnerable

The man who played his part

The man who played his part

Vaughan was a tough, intuitive captain who was given the task of charting a path forwards, which he did admirably

The making of Mahela

The making of Mahela

Jayawardene has overcome prejudice and perception to bind his team together impressively

Older, wiser, leader

Older, wiser, leader

Graeme Smith has come a long way but the road ahead of him is steep still

What is wrong with the English?

What is wrong with the English?

At no point in the last 50 years has the country that invented the game stood at the top of the rankings. They have only themselves to blame

Made in Guyana

Made in Guyana

Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a self-made man and player, shaped by circumstances and will, his technique not so much odd as original

Twenty20 is cricket too

Twenty20 is cricket too

The IPL has shown that the shortest version provides as many insights, dramas and stories as any other form of the game

Four thumbs up

Four thumbs up

The IPL has showcased a high standard of cricket, emphasised sportsmanship, fostered camaraderie, and treated spectators right. More power to it.

The darkest hour

The darkest hour

The mishandling of the Zimbabwe crisis is perhaps the most shameful chapter in the ICC's history

Service with a smile

Service with a smile

Not the least of Brett Lee's achievements this summer has been how he has managed to keep his temper and dignity while all about him were losing theirs

India in the lights

India in the lights

Their tour of Australia showed that India's time has come, both on the field and off it

Stuck in the middle

Stuck in the middle

Batsmen in what should be their most prolific years are more prone to falling prey to the weight of expectations, and thereby being brought face to face with their limitations

Cricketers open up

Cricketers open up

It is a mark of maturity that the likes of Shaun Tait, Lou Vincent and Marcus Trescothick have made public their turmoil

13-Feb-2008•Peter Roebuck

Come together

Come together

India needs to stop acting like an aggrieved outsider and take up the responsibility that comes with power. Australia needs to understand that its teams are supposed to set an example. For the good of the game, the two have to find a common language

What price justice?

What price justice?

If this is the way the Indian board intends to conduct its affairs hereafter, then God help cricket

30-Jan-2008•Peter Roebuck

Craftsman and cavalier

Craftsman and cavalier

Every significant passing produces a hundred memories. Adam Gilchrist's also brings forth a hundred smiles

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