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'One of the ends was a green top, the other a dustbowl'
The last time Maharashtra made it to the Ranji Trophy final, 21 years ago, things didn’t quite go their way. But for everyone involved, it was an unfo
One mute Swann won't ruin a summer
He may have been dismissed around the Gabba but Graeme Swann’s struggles – in difficult conditions for finger spin – shouldn’t deter faith in one of t
Anatomy of an Australia humiliation
The circumstances of the match and the series demanded, beseeched and implored something of the batsmen but they collapsed in a messy heapDaniel Brett
A tournament that had to be got out of the way
The Women’s World Cup faced several barriers during its three-week duration; administrative apathy in trying to bring people to the ground was, perhap
Flying start and a sleepy finish
Plays of the Day on day five of the Wellington Test between New Zealand and PakistanAndrew Fernando at Basin Reserve19-Jan-2011The ominous start to th
Too fast on the past
The story of Michael Holding’s life as a West Indian quick and a TV commentator is related with typical honesty and vibrancy, but it could have been e
Calm and composed Connolly showcases his worth
Having played 13 internationals across all three forms on the potential, Connolly delivered with a clutch 61 not out to show why he has been so heavil
Mahmudullah and Taskin Ahmed revel in comeback party
Their 191-run stand could cause the team management to rethink their four-bowler strategyMohammad Isam08-Jul-2021On the first evening in Harare, two d
Five reasons West Indies' Chattogram win is one of their greatest
With a depleted squad, on a spinning pitch, they chased 395 with two debutants the heroesESPNcricinfo staff08-Feb-2021RelatedKraigg Brathwaite hopes W
How should India bowl to Steven Smith?
Don’t bother trying to get him out lbw, among other thingsAakash Chopra15-Dec-2020Two things were frequently said and written about Steven Smith’s bat