Talking Cricket

His 100th Test turned out less than auspicious when he found himself at the centre of several claimed catch controversies. Rudi Koertzen reflects on the issues confronting umpiring, his time in the game, and what keeps him going

The great Indian opener, 60 today, talks about the game then and now, temperament over technique, sledging, and more

A dozen years and 100 Tests into a fine career, Indian batting's most graceful modern exponent reflects on his time in the game

Sri Lanka's captain talks about the essentials of leadership: clear thinking, calmness, and the ability to think as a player first

Twenty20 may call for pre-determined shots but the key to batting is keeping your options alive - picking the ball early and reacting late

Spin may be inborn but the ability to get wickets can be developed. India's leading match-winner should know

The iconic former Australia captain talks about playing to win, and the many other aspects of leading a champion side

It isn't about muscle, aggro, and going 100mph; it's about using guile, wit, and science to think a batsman out. Swing bowling's finest exponent Wasim Akram talks about the craft he helped make famous

Michael Holding reflects on the 15-degree law, the decline in fast bowling and more

Bishan Singh Bedi talks about the threats posed by throwing and a surfeit of one-day cricket, the death of the classical spinner and more

"I got more bruises, grass burns and cuts in practice than in match play." Jonty Rhodes talks about what makes a good fielder