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Is there a place in T20 for 40-year-olds?

Gayle, Tahir, Hodge, Batty and others will tell you there certainly is

Writers

Osman Samiuddin

Sunil Narine and the fading of offspin He hasn't been the same bowler since his action was brought under scrutiny in 2014
George Dobell

Here comes the sun (hopefully) - County Championship's return is a reason to celebrate There are challenges ahead but the prospect of a full county season is something to unite us in anticipation
Andrew Fidel Fernando

Shakib Al Hasan really, really wants to play Test cricket But what can he do when the damn IPL keeps getting in the way?
Danyal Rasool

Fakhar Zaman, and the art of turning fortunes around In Pakistan, no one seems more capable of destroying an attack. But no one's place has been under as much scrutiny either
Ian Chappell

Who will captain Australia after Tim Paine? Does Steven Smith still have a chance? Cricket Australia has to answer a number of questions before picking a replacement for Tim Paine
S Rajesh

WTC final scenarios: England in tight spot after India's win in second Test India's 317-run win in Chennai means there is plenty at stake for both these teams, and Australia
Sidharth Monga

Talking Points - The penultimate-ball dot: did Samson do the right thing? Also, what might have been the reasoning behind Hooda's promotion? And are legspinners on the wane at the IPL?
Steven Lynch

Was Fakhar Zaman's 193 the highest score by a batsman in a losing cause in an ODI? Also: was Harshal Patel the first to take a five-for against the Mumbai Indians?
Firdose Moonda

South Africa get a glimpse of their (potential) best XI before IPL gutting With several of their key players leaving for India, there is an opportunity for those on the fringes to step up
Sharda Ugra

The balls of the century, No. 10: Shane Warne to VVS Laxman Sometimes even a stock delivery can look spectacular (and change the course of a series)
Andrew McGlashan

Sheffield Shield team of the season: Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon lead runs and wickets Agree or disagree? A number of other players had strong claims to be in this side
Tim Wigmore

Where do batsmen like Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli fit into a T20 line-up? They play an anchor's role for their sides, but they need to constantly adapt so as not to become redundant
Andrew Miller

Norman Cowans: 'Kids need a pathway, and a feeling that they belong' Former England fast bowler on a new diversity and inclusion initiative at Middlesex
Mohammad Isam

Why Bangladesh continue to falter in T20 cricket A caution-first mindset, a lack of long-term vision, and an overreliance on overseas stars at the BPL are among the reasons for this muddle