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'India are a powerhouse because cricket is in their blood. We shouldn't be jealous of that'

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Writers

Mark Nicholas

How Kohli is an example for Tim Paine's team His passion and commitment are a lesson for all. He is the very model of a modern batsman when he needs to be and the best example of an ancient art when that skill is required
George Dobell

Ben Foakes a keeper as all-round England find overseas formula Keaton Jennings and Ben Stokes provided moments of magic in the field while England's spinners thrived in foreign conditions
Andrew Fidel Fernando

New Zealand-Sri Lanka will be competitive, right? Please let it be competitive New Zealand have a mighty home record and Sri Lanka are in perpetual chaos, but can they still produce a compelling series?
Ian Chappell

Why Pujara is India's ideal No. 3 He is the perfect foil to the more impetuous strokemakers in the line-up
S Rajesh

Stats - 12 for Mehidy, 40 for Bangladesh's spinners Statistical highlights from the Mirpur Test as Bangladesh routed West Indies within three days
Sidharth Monga

In praise of cranky, old WACA It may not always have been the most pleasant viewing experience, but it is difficult to not be sentimental about the most singular cricket ground in the world
Steven Lynch

How many players have made their Test debuts captained by their brothers? Also: who has scored the most runs in Tests without ever being out for a duck?
Aakash Chopra

Five things India's batsmen need to keep in mind in Australia Length is vital. The sooner you pick it and play accordingly, the more successful you will be
Paul Edwards

Lancashire's batting black list the prime cause for relegation There were flashes of promises - notably the development of Tom Bailey and Matt Parkinson - but Lancashire failed to produce the runs required for Division One survival
Andrew McGlashan

Australia set for uncertain homecoming after tours of tumult Will the Australian public take to a team that has been through tremendous upheaval since the last time they played at home?
Tim Wigmore

'In T20, put your field right and bowl a short, wide one, it's a win' Specialist T20 spin-bowling coach Carl Crowe talks about how controlling scoring is key in the shortest format, and about how he helped remodel Sunil Narine's action
David Hopps

The definitive history of the England cricket team Persistent themes of class, money and modernisation pepper an even-handed and in-depth study by a dedicated chronicler
Andrew Miller

Fast-tracked citizens: Five players who wasted no time with England call-ups Jofra Archer could make his England debut during the World Cup. ESPNcricinfo takes a look at five other players who were swiftly included in their new country's plans
Mohammad Isam

Bangladesh's famous five set to complete a special century Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza and Mahmudullah are on the brink of playing their 100th international match as a quintet