How do West Indies get competitive against the top sides?

May 4, 2013: It's a big ask, considering Test cricket is being given short shrift and T20 ambitions are being allowed to run rampant

World Cricket League Division 3, 2013

How Nepal or Bermuda could beat USA to the 2014 WC Qualifiers

May 4, 2013: In the last round of games in the World Cricket League Division 3, three teams will fight it out for the one remaining spot that is up for grabs for the 2014 World Cup Qualifier

Statistics

The tightest draws in Test cricket

May 4, 2013: A comprehensive analysis of all tied Tests and drawn Tests across the eras, and a list of the most fascinating contests that were tied or drawn

1880

Well done... and straight to prison

May 4, 2013: The tale of a man who took 4 for 49 and was promptly arrested for deserting the army

A matter of good hair

May 4, 2013: Luscious locks have been sported by many great fast bowlers, but do you need them to be a talented quick?

Essex v Hampshire, YB40 Group B, Chelmsford

Vince ton smashes Essex

May 3, 2013: A magnificent century from James Vince carried Hampshire to a crushing nine wicket victory over Essex in the opening Yorkshire Bank 40 match of the new season at Chelmsford

IPL 2013

Why home advantage makes a difference

May 3, 2013: Certain teams have converted their home venues into fortresses. They have used factors such as intimate knowledge of the pitch, ground dimensions and a settled combination to their advantage

Cricket writing

Notes from editors, past and present

May 3, 2013: In Wisden India, six editors of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack share their thoughts on what it means to be a Wisden editor.

Champions Trophy 2013

Pakistan regroup for Champions Trophy camp

May 3, 2013: Pakistan's six-day conditioning camp ahead of the Champions Trophy began on Friday in Abbottabad

Sussex v Warwickshire, Hove, 3rd day

Dougie Brown berates Hove wicket

May 3, 2013: This is a hard-fought game between two excellent sides. The prospect of a fourth day in glorious conditions at Hove should inspire excitement. If it does not, it is no reflection on the players.

Middlesex v Surrey, Lord's, 2nd day

Substance over style works for Dernbach

May 3, 2013: On a day where the sun shone bright and the sky remained spotless, Middlesex produced an inept batting display to leave themselves with one first innings wicket remaining and a deficit of 177 runs.

Champions Trophy 2013

Mishra and Dinda set to be dropped

May 3, 2013: Amit Mishra, Ashok Dinda and Shami Ahmed are expected to miss out when India name their Champions Trophy squad on Saturday

England news

Durham hand back India, Australia fixtures

May 3, 2013: Durham have given up the chance to host India and Australia during the 2014 and 2015 seasons

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Bulawayo

Shafiul disturbs stumps to create history

May 3, 2013: Plays of the day from the match between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh

Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Bulawayo

Bangladesh must guard against complacency

May 3, 2013: With a 121-run loss in the first match, Zimbabwe have the motivation they need to pull up their socks. Bangladesh, on the other hand, must guard against complacency

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2013, Kolkata

The surprise No. 8

May 3, 2013: Plays of the day from the IPL game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata

Glamorgan v Lancashire, Colwyn Bay, 3rd day

Chapple inspires miraculous victory

May 3, 2013: Glamorgan imploded in spectator style when in sight of victory on an afternoon of astonishing drama that saw Glen Chapple rally Lancashire to victory

Kent v Northamptonshire, Canterbury, 3rd day

Copeland ten sets up third victory

May 3, 2013: Trent Copeland took ten wickets in the match as Northamptonshire claimed their third win of the season with a resounding victory at Canterbury

Champions Trophy 2013

Kallis' decision 'short-term' one, says manager

May 3, 2013: Jacques Kallis' decision to skip next month's Champions Trophy for "personal reasons" was a short-term one and he still aspired to play Tests and ODIs for South Africa, his manager David Rundle has said

Champions Trophy 2013

How many lives for Bopara?

May 3, 2013: If Bopara had begun this season with a bang then a return would have been more understandable, but a Championship average of 23 is not compelling - even though his latest selection is for white-ball, rather than red-ball cricket