Australia cricket

Warner issue part of a deeper problem

Jun 16, 2013: In the Observer, Peter English writes that the David Warner bar brawl is a sign of a leadership crisis within the Australian team and that of an expanding dressing room divide

The ninth team of the Champions Trophy

Jun 16, 2013: It's the one that all the players fear and only mathematicians love

Fans

An anti-religious passion

Jun 16, 2013: The obsession with the game that India and Pakistan fans have is one to envy

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Toronto to Birmingham

Jun 16, 2013: A Pakistan fan's trans-continental journey ends in disappointment, but not before he has some fun

New Zealand cricket

Exuberance or Experience?

Jun 16, 2013: New Zealand face a difficult conundrum as their young side was steamrolled by England in the Test series but an experienced squad has been enjoying consistent success in the one-day arena

ODIs

ICC should shed many fielding restrictions

Jun 16, 2013: In the Hindu, Ted Corbett writes that the ICC should stop needlessly tinkering with the ODI rules on field restrictions in particular

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Big scores continue to elude Rohit Sharma

Jun 16, 2013: Loose shots have contributed to Rohit Sharma's downfall on all three occasions. The sooner he adjusts to his new role as an opener, the greater the chances he will begin converting his starts

Betrayed by the batsmen

Jun 16, 2013: Pakistan's batting order carries plenty of dead wood. There may not be too many alternatives but the few there are need to be looked at

Who disciplines the administrators?

Jun 16, 2013: Just like players, they need to be pulled up for errors in judgement

Cricket rules

ODI Rules: The haze around a maze

Jun 16, 2013: Are rule changes in the ODI format bringing quality to the game or are they simply taking the format closer to T20?

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

Pakistan fall short of proud history

Jun 15, 2013: After their third loss and exit from the tournament, Dav Whatmore's claim that criticism of his side is unjustified doesn't stack up

County news

Glamorgan pick up Nathan McCullum

Jun 15, 2013: Nathan McCullum, the New Zealand allrounder, will join Glamorgan as their second overseas player for this year's Friends Life t20

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

The day the laughter died

Jun 15, 2013: Pakistan were cheered fanatically to three defeats and an embarrassing Champions Trophy exit

Australia v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Jayawardene praise for Mathews' captaincy

Jun 15, 2013: Mahela Jayawardene emphasised the importance for Angelo Mathews to be among the runs and wickets, even as he learns the art of leadership

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston

DRS works for India

Jun 15, 2013: Plays of the day from the final Group B match between India and Pakistan

India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2013, Edgbaston

Noah called, please send ark

Jun 15, 2013: Tweet report for the Champions Trophy game between India and Pakistan

Champions Trophy 2013

Lots of rumour, but no hard evidence

Jun 15, 2013: The words of a former England captain turned commentator have sparked a controversy around the Champions Trophy hosts but, as yet, there is no hard evidence

The Investec Ashes 2013

Arthur admits Warner Ashes 'risk'

Jun 15, 2013: Australia coach Mickey Arthur has conceded it would be a gamble to select David Warner for the first Investec Ashes Test

Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament 2013

Zol to captain India U-19s in Australia tri-series

Jun 15, 2013: Maharashtra batsman Vijay Zol has been named captain of the India Under-19 squad for the triangular series in Australia, which will begin on June 30

Champions Trophy 2013

Clarke concedes captaincy damage

Jun 15, 2013: Australia's captain Michael Clarke has conceded the actions of David Warner and other team-mates in Birmingham have constituted a serious blow to his leadership