What median scores tell us about batting careers

Apr 14, 2018: While the average is the more common stat by which batting numbers are measured, looking at metrics based on the median throws up some interesting findings

A feast of fine cricket writing

Apr 14, 2018: Cricket more than many other games affords its fans the ability to read about it, and the Almanack is a celebration of that fact

Bangladesh Cricket League 2017-18

Tushar Imran hits twin tons to star in round of draws

Apr 13, 2018: Hundreds were hit aplenty across the two games, with Mushfiqur Rahim amongst the top scorers

Indian Premier League 2018

Kohli and Ashwin's contrasting use of spin

Apr 13, 2018: One captain bowled five overs of spin in the Powerplay while the other didn't bowl any

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018

Rejuvenated Umesh breathes fire

Apr 13, 2018: The quick struck three times in his second over with his pace and bounce to set up Royal Challengers Bangalore's first win of the season

IPL 2018

Third seamer in focus for Mumbai after two narrow losses

Apr 13, 2018: The point of debate in Mumbai Indians' bowling attack has changed quickly from lead spinner to third seamer. Who can stem the flow of runs and share the pressure with Bumrah and Mustafizur?

Middlesex v Northants, Specsavers Championship Div Two, 1st day Lord's

Lord's floodlights add a touch of history to the gloom

Apr 13, 2018: For the first time at Lord's, the floodlights shone in a Championship match - but they went off for bad light all the same

Yorkshire v Northants, Specsavers Championship Div 1, Headingley

Throw open those curtains - but not quite yet

Apr 13, 2018: On the first day of the season, Headingley's floodlights were enveloped in a demented mist

Hampshire v Worcs, Specsavers Championship Div One, Ageas Bowl, 1st day

Vince leaves immediate impression

Apr 13, 2018: Gareth Berg's aggressive 75 ensured Hampshire gained the benefit from an innings of panache from England hopeful James Vince

England news

Sangakkara replaces Warne for Sky Sports commentary

Apr 13, 2018: Ricky Ponting, Harbhajan Singh and Wasim Akram to be a part of coverage throughout the summer

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Umesh, de Villiers carry RCB past Kings XI

Apr 13, 2018: Hosts arrest five-match losing streak at Chinnaswamy courtesy Umesh's three-for and de Villiers' half-century

IPL 2018

How the T20 stars fare against the yorker

Apr 13, 2018: The man with the best strike rate against the yorker doesn't feature in this year's IPL

Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Winless teams look to kickstart season

Apr 13, 2018: There isn't too much wrong with either Mumbai or Daredevils' personnel or squad balance, but a number of big names from both sides are yet to fire

Australia news

Seven and Fox Sports bag Australia's cricket rights in billion-dollar deal

Apr 13, 2018: Men's limited-overs home internationals will go behind a paywall for the first time, while all Test cricket and women's internationals are guaranteed a free-to-air broadcast for the next six years

Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Weary Sunrisers seek to end KKR's home dominance

Apr 13, 2018: Barring a glitch or two, both teams are extremely well balanced, and the quality of resources at their disposal should mean that Eden Gardens is in for a top-notch contest

Made in 1993

'Free tickets, or more India-Pakistan matches'

Apr 13, 2018: How to bring more crowds to the game? Twenty-five-year-old Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil has some ideas. He also tells us about his favourite cricketer, and memories of cricket from the '90s

Sri Lanka Provincial Four-Day Tournament 2018

Lahiru five-for, Serasinghe ton stand out in drawn fixtures

Apr 12, 2018: Lahiru Gamage claimed a second five-wicket haul in as many four-day matches, as the rain-affected second round of the Super Fours Provincial Tournament produced two further draws

Indian Premier League 2018

Talking points: Sunrisers nearly throw it away

Apr 12, 2018: They were sloppy on the field and with the bat, but got away with a last-ball win

County news

Surrey sign Elgar as Marsh replacement

Apr 12, 2018: South Africa opener Dean Elgar has answered a late call to stand in for the injured Mitchell Marsh at Surrey

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Variations, turn and control, the Markande way

Apr 12, 2018: A tremendous exhibition of flight and impressive command allowed Mayank Markande brought Mumbai Indians back from the dead in defense of a sub-par total