Everyone's a winner

Jun 7, 2013: But no one will win. Probably. Of course, someone has to, in the end. Anyway: the official Confectionery Stall preview

Dear David Gower...

Jun 7, 2013: What would an Ashes series be without Aussies and Poms giving each other stick about something or other? Answer: nothing

A need for governance and systems

Jun 7, 2013: Indian cricket needs solid back-room boys to lay down stringent rules, not people seeking cameras

English conditions not so tough for ODI batting

Jun 7, 2013: There's a tendency to believe that conditions in England favour swing and seam bowlers in ODIs, but the stats show otherwise

Could it be Pakistan's turn?

Jun 7, 2013: The team return to the country of their previous scandals, but things look rosier now as Pakistan aim to win the Champions Trophy for the first time

Champions Trophy 2013

Peaking at the right time?

Jun 7, 2013: New Zealand have been one of the usual suspects at the knockout stages of ICC events. Despite continued troubles in the Test form, that trend might just continue

Champions Trophy 2013

Will fifth time be the charm?

Jun 7, 2013: On paper, Sri Lanka have the balance and the firepower to be a genuine title-contender, but if they cannot unearth the collective courage that has ruled their past campaigns, a semi-final exit shapes as a satisfactory result

Champions Trophy 2013

Australia's collapse good for us - Giles

Jun 6, 2013: It hasn't been an easy week for Ashley Giles, but the win at Trent Bridge and Australia's problems have offered a boost

India v SA, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Fearless Dhawan embraces his challenge

Jun 6, 2013: First Test cricket, now one-day cricket. There has been a hint of Virender Sehwag with the way Shikhar Dhawan has launched his career

Champions Trophy 2013

Clarke ruled out of England match

Jun 6, 2013: Michael Clarke has been ruled out of Australia's opening Champions Trophy match against England on Saturday and vice-captain George Bailey will lead the side in his absence

Hampshire v Kent, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

Kent flounder after McKenzie ton

Jun 6, 2013: Kent's inexperienced spin bowler Adam Riley took seven wickets but his bottom-placed team still had the worst of the second day at the Ageas Bowl where Hampshire finished on top

India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

South Africa wolves lack bite

Jun 6, 2013: Deprived of their full-strength bowling attack, South Africa looked an altogether woollier proposition

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Bristol, 2nd day

Klinger leads Gloucestershire fightback

Jun 6, 2013: Michael Klinger played a captain's innings to steer Gloucestershire clear of trouble after Glamorgan had posted an imposing 448 in their first innings

Champions Trophy 2013

Kulasekara in search of key rhythm

Jun 6, 2013: If Sri Lanka are to go far in the Champions Trophy, minus their trademark bowling mystique, a lot will depend on Nuwan Kulasekara hitting form

Corruption in the IPL

BCCI probe likely to look into Kundra allegations as well

Jun 6, 2013: Gurunath Meiypappan and Raj Kundra could find themselves in big trouble at the end of the inquiry by two retired Tamil Nadu High Court judges, into the allegations of corruption in the IPL

India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

South Africa continue their poor run in England

Jun 6, 2013: Stats highlights from India's 26-run win against South Africa in their group B league match of the Champions Trophy at Cardiff

Northamptonshire v Worcestershire, Wantage Road, 2nd day

Copeland looks to sign off in style

Jun 6, 2013: Australia international Trent Copeland tore through Worcestershire's batting to put Northamptonshire on the brink of victory after two days

India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff

Faffing du Plessis costs Miller

Jun 6, 2013: Plays of the day from the opening match of the Champions Trophy between India and South Africa

Surrey v Warwickshire, Guildford, 2nd day

Barker strips Surrey's shortcomings bare

Jun 6, 2013: Rory Burns and Arun Harinath combined purposefully to prevent another crisis from turning into a full-blown catastrophe

Somerset v Durham, Taunton, 1st day

Compton ton gives England Ashes boost

Jun 6, 2013: Nick Compton produced the perfect response to his critics with a century for Somerset on the opening day of their Championship match against Durham