'It took some time to shake off the nerves'
In less than two years, Ish Sodhi has gone from being a net bowler to a Test cricketer. He talks about his progress through the ranks and his surreal Test debutMohammad Isam06-Nov-2013If it wasn't for…
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Bold shots, bolder ambition for Finch
After an early struggle, Aaron Finch now feels at home in international company, and wants to use his strong India batting form as a springboard towards an Ashes place Daniel Brettig14-Oct-2013Aaron Finch can pinpoint the…
Gujarat, Mumbai, Punjab and Delhi in two-horse race
Qualification scenarios for teams in Group A of the Ranji Trophy 2013-14Abhishek Purohit29-Dec-2013Punjab have several qualification permutations ahead of them in the final round of Ranji league matches, much like Mumbai•ESPNcricinfo LtdPoints and tie-breakerInnings victory…
The lesson from this IPL: Front-load your innings
One of the key trends in this IPL, that teams like Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings reinforced, was the importance of sending in the big hitters early in an inningsAmit Varma03-Jun-2014Ed Smith, in…
Cook a lead weight for England's World Cup chances
England's much-derided formula for one-day cricket is being further undermined by the form of their captain. Maybe it is time Alastair Cook decided to stand downGeorge Dobell at Trent Bridge30-Aug-2014Sometimes the greatest act of leadership…
Opening slot and fielding concerns for SL
Five questions for Sri Lanka before the ODI series against IndiaAndrew Fidel Fernando31-Oct-2014The opening conundrum While Tillakaratne Dilshan has been slapping and scooping his way through opposition attacks since 2009, Sri Lanka have rifled through…
Rising from the East
With Pacific views and short boundaries, McLean Park is a stadium like no otherWill Macpherson04-Nov-2014There aren't too many international cricket grounds with ocean views, let alone of the South Pacific, but that is exactly what…
West Indies succumb to Irish brilliance
ESPNcricinfo staff16-Feb-2015The Chris Gayle factor loomed large, but Ireland kept him quiet•Getty ImagesThe Irish dealt two blows in quick succession. First, Kevin O'Brien removed Dwayne Smith, who was playing his 100th ODI...•Getty Images... and three…
Reluctant bails and Rahat's blooper
Plays of the day from the third quarter-final between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide20-Mar-2015The zinger ()It is a curio of cricket that a ball down the leg side can actually divert back towards the off.…
Cook the leader outweighs Cook the captain
Alastair Cook will never be a great orator or tactician. He will never rouse with a speech and rarely surprise with a tactic. Instead he must lead by example. This was the innings of a…