Sing when you're winning
Bangladesh finally show some fightOsman Samiuddin in Lahore13-Apr-2008 The future is bright, the future is Tamim Iqbal © AFP Not many sights in cricket are as uplifting as Bangladesh on the hunt. When they are…
'Crazy' debut
Jason Krejza was hit for 11 in his first over, including a six, on the way to picking up three of the game's most celebrated batsmenAli Cook06-Nov-2008 Jason Krejza, who looks tough and uncompromising, also…
Calm Dhoni commands strong force
Nothing appears to fluster Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and that serene air is contagious. He doesn't indulge in any histrionics, but his players undoubtedly know who's in chargeCricinfo staff23-Nov-2008 Steering his side to yet another series:…
Wickets and runs galore, but fewer sixes
Cricinfo looks back at some of the important stats from the 2009 ICC World Twenty20S Rajesh22-Jun-2009Comparing the two World Twenty20s - overall numbersIt's remarkable how similar the stats are for the two tournaments: 11 more…
'A new beginning for me'
Sreesanth's selection in the Indian squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka is based more on his ability than recent performanceSriram Veera10-Nov-2009Conventional wisdom suggests this is Sreesanth's last chance to set right a stop-start…
Grit over glamour for New Zealand
There are teams with more talent and flair at this tournament than New Zealand, yet no one can surpass them for their resilienceAndrew McGlashan in Bridgetown08-May-2010You have to admire New Zealand. Their victory against Pakistan…
Nothing goes right for Wayamba
Wayamba have looked unsure of themselves and their purpose, failing to replicate their terrific domestic formFirdose Moonda in Centurion20-Sep-2010For the third time in as many games, Wayamba have played the part of the scorned lover,…
Pujara's classy fourth-innings act
Cheteshwar Pujara's 72 is the second-highest score by an Indian debutant in the fourth innings of a TestS Rajesh13-Oct-2010The fourth-innings routineA fourth-innings target of 200 or more is traditionally supposed to be a tough ask,…
When defensive is offensive
Virender Sehwag has eliminated many weaknesses from his batting. But the most innocuous of weaknesses, getting out to defensive fields, staysSidharth Monga in Galle21-Jul-2010Virender Sehwag doesn't like negative bowling. He gets irritated, he loses patience.…
They had a dream
The biggest day of the Irish cricket season arrives, and nearly becomes the most memorable one for its fansJim Gallagher18-Jun-2010The gameThis was the big game of the Irish summer. Matches with Full Members are few…