The teams of the year

Jan 5, 2013: The Test, ODI and T20I XIs of 2012, as picked by ESPNcricinfo staff

Where is the next generation of broadcasters coming from?

Jan 5, 2013: There are not many options for youngsters looking to make a career in the field

For love, not money

Jan 5, 2013: Despite encouraging performances on and off the field, the women's game still retains an amateur air about it

England in India 2012-13

Chilly welcome for Giles in India

Jan 4, 2013: Ashley Giles, England's new one-day coach, could have been forgiven if he was caught cold in his opening practice in Delhi

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

South Africa have matured as a team - Smith

Jan 4, 2013: According to Graeme Smith what really separates top sides from those in the tier below is whether they can know their game and play it

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Brownlie then bust for New Zealand

Jan 4, 2013: It is tough to take much from a three-day thrashing that includes being humbled for 45, but Dean Brownlie's hundred was an innings that could kick-start a career

Karachi Whites v Abbottabad, QEA Trophy, 3rd day

Maqbool hands Abbottabad innings defeat

Jan 4, 2013: A round-up of the second round of Quaid-e-Azam trophy matches

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Philander concern for second Test

Jan 4, 2013: Vernon Philander may be forced to miss the second Test against South Africa are feeling some pain in his hamstring

Scorchers v Thunder, BBL, Perth

Scorchers crush lacklustre Thunder

Jan 4, 2013: Perth Scorchers have catapulted to second on the Big Bash table after a thumping nine-wicket win over the lacklustre Sydney Thunder

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

South Africa's confusing review

Jan 4, 2013: Plays of the day from the third day of the first Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Sri Lanka's utilisation of Herath baffling

Jan 4, 2013: Despite being the leading wicket-taker in 2012, Rangana Herath has been repeatedly brought on rather late in the innings by Mahela Jayawardene, and the captain has not attacked enough with him

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Ford defends Sri Lanka's use of DRS

Jan 4, 2013: Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has defended his side's poor use of the DRS on day two in Sydney

Pakistan in India 2012-13

Miandad cancels visit to India after visa controversy

Jan 4, 2013: Javed Miandad, the former Pakistan batsman, has cancelled his visit to India following a controversy over him being granted a visa to come to the country

South Africa v New Zealand, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Innings win for South Africa in under three days

Jan 4, 2013: Dean Brownlie, a New Zealand batsman trying to make a name for himself, must have reached a maiden Test century like this one in his dreams

India v Pakistan, 2nd T20, Ahmedabad

Yuvraj powers India to beat Pakistan in second T20

Jan 4, 2013: Yuvraj Singh's strong all-round performance helped India beat archrivals Pakistan, by 11 runs, in the second Twenty20 International, played at Ahmedabad, on December 28.

Caribbean T20 news

Knee injury puts Rampaul out of Caribbean T20

Jan 4, 2013: A knee injury has ruled West Indies fast bowler Ravi Rampaul out of the Caribbean Twenty20 starting this weekend

HRV Cup 2012-13

Broom, Rutherford set up Otago's win

Jan 4, 2013: Half-centuries from openers Neil Broom and Hamish Rutherford set up Otago's tight five-wicket win off the final over, against Auckland

India v Pakistan, second ODI, Kolkata

Sitting with Eden's armchair experts

Jan 4, 2013: When in Kolkata, there's plenty of advice from the stands for the cricketers on the field

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Sloppiness leaves an empty feeling

Jan 4, 2013: Despite taking a lead on the second day, Australia had something missing in their game

India v Pakistan, 1st T20, Bangalore

Hafeez helps trip India in first T20

Jan 4, 2013: The experienced Pakistan duo of Mohammed Hafeez and Shoaib Malik dealt with the damp conditions to perfection by helping their side beat India, by five wickets, in the first Twenty20, played in Bangalore