The Surfer

Just because Australians were on the receiving end of English bias in commentary and curried pitches during the previous Ashes, it doesn't justify a retaliation in these Ashes, writes Jake Niall in The Age

Kamashi Ayyar in Wisden India chronicles the rise in prominence of cricket in the United States from a game introduced by immigrants to the reason why some students went to school

Ever thought those occupying TV commentary boxes look (and sound) a bit samey? Angela Pippos, writing for the New Daily, suggests it is time to make some changes

David Leggat, in the New Zealand Herald, appreciates Daniel Vettori's decision to delay his comeback until he feels 100% confident of handling the rigours of international cricket

Although England have been at pains to say that David Warner's comments on Jonathan Trott were not the reason for Trott's departure from the tour with a stress-related illness, the case may lead to better relations between the teams.

Michael Clarke's words to James Anderson during the Gabba Test, and subsequent fine, showed that there is sterner stuff inside the captain than many people suspected

Madhavankutty Pillai, writing for Open, puts all the hype and hoopla surrounding Sachin Tendulkar's retirement into perspective

Australia's unexpected victory at the Gabba has set both teams in unfamiliar positions, and England must especially work out how to handle Mitchell Johnson's pace and bounce

After England's early ascendency at the Gabba, fortunes have been thoroughly reversed. Australian newspapers saluted David Warner and Michael Clarke for their centuries on the third day

The first day at the Gabba was dominated by all things Stuart Broad, particularly the local reaction to his mere presence

Anjali Doshi, writing for Open, notes the lasting impact that Sachin Tendulkar has left on his teammates, fans and the game of cricket in general

As Jacques Kallis looks to extend his career, South Africa could do well to show support for one of their greatest match-winners, in much the same way India did for Sachin Tendulkar in his last few years, writes Neil Manthorp

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim speaks to The Daily Star on the progress his team has made, the way forward, his captaincy, his life off the field and more

Geoff Miller's tenure as England selector comes to an end this winter. Mike Selvey, in the Guardian, writes the tireless work done by Miller in the last five years will leave a tough-to-fill vacancy in the selection panel

Pakistan's upcoming tour of South Africa may be short, but it is in the bigger realpolitik jigsaw of cricket that the series may bring value, writes Osman Samiuddin in The National

Muhammad Ali and Sachin Tendulkar were similar in some ways, but it is their differences that shine a light on the times they lived in, on their cultures, on ourselves, notes a post on the blog Scribbles on sand

The Indian Express' Bharat Sunderesan hunts down Anil Gurav, who was a batting sensation in Mumbai before Tendulkar's arrival, and one who Tendulkar admired