How he fought cancer and came out on top after winning a World Cup is a heartwarming tale for the ages

They may have chosen to be firm with their erring players, but to make them perform, the coach and captain need to be reassuring

If he has the will to continue, and the resolve to put in the hard yards, he might yet delight us again

The first India-Australia Test was a hark back to old times in more ways than one

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This series isn't quite like its predecessors in many ways, but it has plenty of young players who could start their journeys to becoming tomorrow's legends

The country's cricket, at all levels, is suffering because of players' reluctance to challenge themselves

It's time to acknowledge that Steyn is among the all-time great fast bowlers

South Africa's captain does not perhaps get as much credit for his team's current stature as he deserves

One new player and one who seems to have reinvented himself have helped redeem a horror season somewhat

It is as a one-day batsman and captain that he finds his best expression

Having lots of players sitting around doesn't really do anyone concerned any good

There are not many options for youngsters looking to make a career in the field

Tony Greig genuinely loved the game, was always well-informed about it, and brought an energy all his own to the commentary box

More than any other player, Sachin Tendulkar defined ODI cricket. To start with, he played in over half of all India's games

Champions, even when their faculties fade, are spurred on by their self belief, which is why they often get the timing of their exit wrong

It will force the players and those in charge of them to introspect on what has gone wrong and what needs to be done now

They are the deserved world No. 1, and this may well be their best team in a generation

Their captain's second-innings hundred in Ahmedabad infused self-belief in the side. But were India complacent about their superiority on these pitches?

When Virender Sehwag accepted the challenge of opening in Tests, he dramatically changed the way the game was played