The Bradman Oration 2013

What is the point of sport?

Oct 24, 2013: Mike Brearley's speech at the Bradman Oration in Melbourne, during which he spoke about the psychoanalytical factors involved in playing sport, particularly cricket

The Ashes 2013-14

We will look after Panesar - Cook

Oct 24, 2013: Pastoral care will be on Alastair Cook's list of responsibilities in Australia, alongside run-scoring and captaincy

A touch of Viv

Oct 24, 2013: In his youth, Tendulkar was the kind of attacking batsman who would have set T20 ablaze, had the format existed

Twitter round-up

'Dear stomach, you're bored, not hungry - so shut up'

Oct 24, 2013: Conversations with organs, and mind-reading with Kraigg Brathwaite, in this fortnight's Twitter round-up

The Ashes 2013-14

England top order must revive old habits

Oct 23, 2013: Alastair Cook has put the onus on England's top order to lay the foundations for another Ashes success

Pakistan v SA, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day

Tahir turns a corner

Oct 23, 2013: Imran Tahir's five-wicket haul, although a single performance in helpful conditions, is still reassurance that he is not a player South Africa want to push to the rear end of the queue just yet

India v Australia, 4th ODI, Ranchi

Ashes spot not on Bailey's mind

Oct 23, 2013: Australia captain George Bailey has said it is "ridiculous" for him to think about an Ashes spot in the Australian summer on the basis of his one-day form in India

India v Australia, 4th ODI, Ranchi

'Deceptive' Shami earns praise

Oct 23, 2013: Mohammed Shami, the India fast bowler, has drawn praise from both captains, MS Dhoni and George Bailey, for his performance in his first game of the ODI series in Ranchi

The experience of Switzerland-like neutrality in Dubai

Oct 23, 2013: The curious case of watching cricket as a neutral observer in Dubai, one of the world's odder places

Bangladesh v NZ, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 3rd day

Nasir unfazed by survival challenge

Oct 23, 2013: Bangladesh face a difficult final two days in the Mirpur Test but Nasir Hossain was confident his team was up to the challenge

India v Australia, 4th ODI, Ranchi

Kohli's costly drop

Oct 23, 2013: Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between India and Australia in Ranchi

'Just bowl him another long hop'

Oct 23, 2013: The Zimbabwe offspinner, who played against a young Tendulkar in 1992-93, recalls being impressed by his batsmanship and modesty

Future of cricket

Should Twenty20 be Over-30s only?

Oct 23, 2013: On a panel for the Bradman Oration in Melbourne, Rod Marsh suggested that Twenty20 cricket should be limited to players over 30 as a reward for long service

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day

Whatmore 'very frustrated' with batting mistakes

Oct 23, 2013: Pakistan are likely to receive an Alex Ferguson-style hairdryer treatment from their coach Dav Whatmore, who admitted it was "very frustrating" to see his team go from dominating in Abu Dhabi to being dominated in Dubai

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day

Pakistan 7, Bangladesh 0

Oct 23, 2013: Stats highlights from an eventful opening day in Dubai

New Zealand in Bangladesh 2013-14

Mortaza included for New Zealand ODIs

Oct 23, 2013: Bangladesh medium pacer Mashrafe Mortaza made a comeback to the ODI squad for the first two of the three upcoming matches against New Zealand

Board XI v SL A, four-day tri-series, 2nd day

Sangakkara 169 takes Board XI to dominant position

Oct 23, 2013: Kumar Sangakkara's 169 propelled Board XI to a dominant position on day two of their four-dayer against Sri Lanka A at Sinhalese Sports Club

Bangladesh v NZ, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 3rd day

'Can't get too ahead of myself' - Anderson

Oct 23, 2013: A Test hundred in only his second game has helped Corey Anderson take a firm first step towards claiming a place in the New Zealand side and emulating his idol, Chris Cairns

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day

Reviews gone wrong

Oct 23, 2013: Plays of the day from the first day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Dubai

The Ashes 2013-14

England fly out for history quest

Oct 23, 2013: England fly out to Australia on Wednesday evening to begin their attempt at securing a fourth straight Ashes series victory, something they haven't achieved since the 19th century