The partnership that made the difference
Between overs 7 and 33, New Zealand scored 114 and lost only one wicket, while South Africa’s middle order collapsed during that periodS Rajesh25-Mar-
South Africa must perform under pressure
Graeme Smith’s side could, and probably should, be 4-0 up against Pakistan but their bowlers have twice failed under pressure. The deciding clash is a
Jennings pulls one over old foes
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s win over the Lions gave coach Ray Jennings bragging rights over an old rivalFirdose Moonda at the Wanderers21-Sep-2010It
'There's nothing better than being a legspinner'
A year and a half on from what he has realised will probably be his only Test, Bryce McGain is still in the game, playing for the joy of it, and for t
'Our orders were to go down blazing'
At the age of 22, and in barely three months as an England-qualified international, Craig Kieswetter has achieved a feat that eludes most cricketers i
Gibbs yo-yos his way back
After a tumultuous year out on the fringes, Herschelle Gibbs is back – but for how long?Firdose Moonda27-Nov-2009This is how most volatile relationshi
Suresh Raina turns the corner
Suresh Raina’s hundred in the tri-series final may not have resulted in victory but, given the context of his career and recent criticism, it is a sig
AB's fireworks, and then some
A one-sided game provides a few entertaining sidelights like Nannes and Nehra’s bowling, and de Villiers’ assault on Tendulkar Michael van Wyk09-May-2
Partnerships key to England's chances
Partnerships were crucial to England’s success in 2005, and they will be key again in 2009S Rajesh06-Jul-2009After being edged out 2-1 in a closely fo
Wairarapa boys punish India
In a summer of gloom, the two silver linings for New Zealand cricket shone bright on a lovely sunny day in Napier todaySidharth Monga in Napier26-Mar-