Kohli transformed since failure in England
Virat Kohli has said he was "thankful" for India's tour of England in 2014, when he totalled 135 runs in five Tests, because it has led to his becoming a "really improved cricketer"Alagappan Muthu in…
Junior here, senior there
Former South Africa U-19 captain Keaton Jennings is set for his England Test debut. Here are six other players who changed countries between the Under-19s and the senior levelESPNcricinfo staff07-Dec-2016Gary BallanceZimbabwe U-19s last match: February…
A horsey delivery, and doubles in double-quick time
Also: batsmen out on 199, keepers who opened after a long stint on the field, and the highest score by an England No. 8 on debutSteven Lynch20-Dec-2016Which Test bowler called his quicker ball "Mill Reef"?…
Taijul shows his value in a struggling attack
Taijul Islam fits neatly into Bangladesh's Test line-up, often stemming the flow of runs when the opposition is piling on the pressure; but has the management shown enough faith in him? Mohammad Isam10-Feb-2017The second day…
Tom Moody: 'How'd I do that?'
Moody reflects on Australia's World Cup triumph of 1987 - the tournament that no one expected them to winDaniel Brettig22-Jan-2017Tom Moody can remember the squelching sound his boots made in the heat of Chennai as…
Finn and Bairstow small headaches for settled England
It was a reassuringly predictable squad for England, but there were a couple of difficult conversations for selector James Whitaker to haveGeorge Dobell25-Apr-2017Squad lists, like flights and trips to the dentist, are probably better if…
South African flavour fuels revival hopes
ESPNcricinfo previews Sussex's prospects for the 2017 seasonAlan Gardner04-Apr-2017Last season: In: Laurie Evans (Warwickshire), Jofra Archer (UK passport), Stiaan van Zyl, David Wiese (both Kolpak) Out: Craig Cachopa, Fynn Hudson-Prentice (both released), Lewis Hatchett (retired)…
Maharaj the catalyst as South Africa take command in adversity
Despite an erratic display from their seamers, South Africa secured a priceless 130-run lead, thanks largely to their under-rated spinnerFirdose Moonda at Trent Bridge15-Jul-2017South Africa thought it would take two bowlers to make up for…
Simon Harmer begins Kolpak life with a bang
The South African offspinner has played a big role in Essex making it to the top of the Championship tablePaul Edwards04-Jul-2017"I feel like I've landed with my arse in the butter," says Simon Harmer. It…
Tales from Thiruvananthapuram
As Thiruvananthapuram gears up to host its first T20I, a flashback to visits by international teams in the past Biju Parameswaran 06-Nov-2017Even though Thiruvananthapuram was never a serious landmark in India's cricketing map, it was…