In Case You Missed It: 481, the Test Championship, and Messi v Ronaldo in cricket
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25-Jun-2018
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The 500-run mark looks so close in ODIs, as England made 481 against Australia, and that was before they routed them 5-0 in this ODI series. And it wasn't just England's men going for the records; England women were racking up some serious numbers as well. Should India worry ahead of their UK visit? What's going on with Sri Lanka in the West Indies? Would Messi make a better batsman or bowler? All your questions answered in one handy round-up.
England seal 5-0 whitewash of Australia in a nail-biter
England's hopes for a whitewash looked to have been dashed by Australia when Jos Buttler saw the team home with an unbeaten 110 on a thrilling day of cricket. Australia have now fallen to a 34-year low in ODI rankings at No. 6; Melinda Farrell looks at the issues they must address before the 2019 World Cup.
England's hopes for a whitewash looked to have been dashed by Australia when Jos Buttler saw the team home with an unbeaten 110 on a thrilling day of cricket. Australia have now fallen to a 34-year low in ODI rankings at No. 6; Melinda Farrell looks at the issues they must address before the 2019 World Cup.
Two new-balls in ODI hobbling bowlers?
As India got ready to leave for the UK, Sachin Tendulkar sparked debate on the two new-balls rule in one-day cricket following the run glut in England. WATCH: Virat Kohli thinks it's "brutal" for bowlers.
As India got ready to leave for the UK, Sachin Tendulkar sparked debate on the two new-balls rule in one-day cricket following the run glut in England. WATCH: Virat Kohli thinks it's "brutal" for bowlers.
England, New Zealand women rewrite record books
First, New Zealand made the highest T20I total in women's cricket with 216 for 1 against South Africa. A few hours later, England women broke that record.
First, New Zealand made the highest T20I total in women's cricket with 216 for 1 against South Africa. A few hours later, England women broke that record.
Dinesh Chandimal appeals ball-tampering suspension
But Chandimal, along with the Sri Lankan coach and manager, could still be suspended for admitting to breaching the ICC code for "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".
But Chandimal, along with the Sri Lankan coach and manager, could still be suspended for admitting to breaching the ICC code for "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game".
Ball-tampering vs ball-tampering
Andrew Fidel Fernando on why St Lucia with its candies was different from Cape Town with its sandpaper. Also, how do sweets alter the condition of the ball? WATCH: Raunak Kapoor has an explainer.
Andrew Fidel Fernando on why St Lucia with its candies was different from Cape Town with its sandpaper. Also, how do sweets alter the condition of the ball? WATCH: Raunak Kapoor has an explainer.
ICC releases the schedule for international cricket from 2018-2023
WATCH: Who plays whom? And where? The centrepiece of the new calendar is the World Test Championship, cricket's first Test league ever. It's unequal, a little complicated and has no points system yet. Osman Samiuddin breaks it down.
WATCH: Who plays whom? And where? The centrepiece of the new calendar is the World Test Championship, cricket's first Test league ever. It's unequal, a little complicated and has no points system yet. Osman Samiuddin breaks it down.
Durban Qalandars contemplate legal action against CSA
South Africa's new T20 league has been in trouble for its entire existence, and it hasn't even started yet. Umar Farooq and Firdose Moonda examine the legal threats it is facing.
South Africa's new T20 league has been in trouble for its entire existence, and it hasn't even started yet. Umar Farooq and Firdose Moonda examine the legal threats it is facing.
Ronaldo or Messi: who'd be the greater cricketer?
In case you haven't noticed, there's another World Cup happening at the moment. Which of those footballers would make good cricketers? Alan Gardner picks a fantasy five.
In case you haven't noticed, there's another World Cup happening at the moment. Which of those footballers would make good cricketers? Alan Gardner picks a fantasy five.
Who made it to the all-time men's T20I XI?
Speaking of fantasy teams, would you pick Shahid Afridi in your all-time T20I XI? Our jury did, as part of a series of men's and women's XIs for the last 25 years to mark ESPNcricinfo's 25th anniversary.
Speaking of fantasy teams, would you pick Shahid Afridi in your all-time T20I XI? Our jury did, as part of a series of men's and women's XIs for the last 25 years to mark ESPNcricinfo's 25th anniversary.
Hate to love you, Jimmy Anderson
James Anderson's bowling is beautiful, but his behaviour sometimes isn't. Can he be loved? Or even liked? Pranay Sanklecha sets his status to "It's Complicated"
James Anderson's bowling is beautiful, but his behaviour sometimes isn't. Can he be loved? Or even liked? Pranay Sanklecha sets his status to "It's Complicated"