Punjab finally get their basics right
Flair and natural talent can take one a long way but success for a team can be elusive if the basics of winning aren't already in place. It's taken a long time for Punjab to…
Australia's rare high with spin, Sri Lanka's shortest innings
A look at some of the standout numbers from the Galle Test which lasted just over two daysSampath Bandarupalli01-Jul-20221 The 10-wicket win in Galle was Australia's first Test win in Sri Lanka while batting second.…
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,…
Mastering Ajmal – a guide
Saeed Ajmal played for Worcestershire in the 2011 season and several players managed to score runs against him. ESPNcricinfo gets the thoughts of two of them of how to play the Pakistan spinner.Alex Winter24-Jan-2012England may…
How Heinrich Klaasen tamed a tricky Cuttack pitch
He did struggle at the start but went on to navigate his path smartly, scoring a match-winning 81Hemant Brar13-Jun-20220:52Klaasen: 'I knew we needed to target spinners'Shreyas Iyer faced 35 balls and still couldn't figure out…
Best XI of the World T20 qualifiers
Ireland and Afghanistan dominate the list, but a couple of Nepal players caught the eye as well Peter Della Penna in Dubai25-Mar-2012Raymond van Schoor (Namibia)324 runs at 54.00, 6 wickets at 19.16Namibia went undefeated in…
England have the talent to match Australia but not the mindset
The series so far has exposed England's fragility under pressure Greg Chappell09-Dec-20256:09'Australia have sat back, waited for England and pushed them over'Yogi Berra, the legendary New York Yankees and Mets player and manager, famously quipped…
No Man City reunion at Barcelona for Ellie Roebuck as transfer for Lionesses star Lauren Hemp fizzles out
There will be no reunion at Barcelona for Manchester City team-mates Ellie Roebuck and Lauren Hemp, with a transfer for the latter fizzling out.Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues belowEngland forward linked with Spain switchNow…
Dayot Upamecano lays down final contract demands to Bayern Munich with warning Real Madrid and PSG are willing to meet his demands
Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano has reportedly issued a final ultimatum to the club regarding his contract extension. The French international is entering the final six months of his deal and has made it clear…
Gibbs-White would love him: Nottingham Forest exploring move for £50m CM
Nottingham Forest fans must be having sleepless nights over the long-term future of Morgan Gibbs-White. It looked nailed on that the 25-year-old was going to be the next through the exit door at the City…