Steely Kallis weathers the storm
For the third straight time this series, he walked in with South Africa in a bit of trouble. Twice he couldn't rescue them in Durban; he ensured he made up at Newlands
View ArticleLife after the blender
By 28, Paul Adams had gone from school kid to superstar to struggling bowler to has-been. Now, he's a commentator and spin coach
View ArticleA cracking start
The world's top two sides battling in challenging conditions - that's how every year should begin (minus the rain)
View ArticleAtrocious running and a modern captaincy moment
ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the second day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands
View ArticleA tussle between talent and temperament
Sreesanth's spell reiterated the importance of carrying along a difficult member in the team through the bad days, since he has the talent to produce magical moments out of nowhere
View ArticleThe defiant bail and Paul Harris' multi-talented fingers
ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the third day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands
View ArticleTendulkar and Steyn sizzle in a battle for the ages
To appreciate Sachin Tendulkar's effort today - his fourth century off his first innings in each of the last four years - it is important to appreciate the most exciting bowler in world cricket at his...
View ArticleAn artist with the ball
Watching Dale Steyn with the new ball today was like watching the fireworks display at the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve
View ArticleA spell from hell
Dale Steyn's bowling was like a dream which made those watching feel it wasn't from the real game but on Play Station 4
View ArticleHarbhajan's lucky bail
ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the fourth day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands
View ArticleDefensive India pay the price
Both teams have been guilty of taking a backward step in what has otherwise been an enthralling series, but India's tactics on the fourth day could prove decisive in the outcome
View ArticleThe innings that could save Mark Boucher's career
Mark Boucher's 55 in the second innings at Newlands was like a lifeboat for his career. He proved he still has the ability to play under pressure that has made him such an important player for South...
View ArticleInjured Kallis out-thinks India
Jacques Kallis faced more adversity on the fourth day than he did in the first innings and came up trumps again, winning the mental battle against the Indians
View ArticleTsotsobe's poor luck continues
ESPNcricinfo brings you the plays of the fifth day of the third Test between South Africa and India at Newlands
View ArticleJacques Kallis, take a bow
He has been South Africa's go-to man for several years, and the stats reveal that he has hardly ever let the team down
View ArticleGambhir defies pain to grind down South Africa
For an attacking batsman, Gautam Gambhir shows a surprisingly liking for situations where dour defending is the need of the hour
View ArticleNo risk, no reward for South Africa
South Africa made sure they wouldn't lose this Test by not declaring in their second innings, but in the process might have missed out on winning it too
View ArticleKallis is the Sobers of his generation
Before you pop a vein in outrage, consider the similarity in their numbers
View ArticleThe player who cheered everyone up
Makhaya Ntini made a specialty of putting smiles on people's faces. During his last game, the Twenty20 against India, the emotions on show may be rather different
View ArticleSouth Africa take the stats honours
Although India achieved a creditable draw, South Africa finished with the better numbers in the series
View ArticleKallis, Steyn stand out
South Africa went into the series as clear favourites, and will be disappointed they could only manage a 1-1 draw against India
View ArticleA stalemate to savour
Shouldn't the most anticipated Test series since the 2005 Ashes have been decided over five Tests?
View ArticleTendulkar endures, Sehwag disappoints
For the first time, India were not beaten in a Test series in South Africa, but they also squandered their best opportunity to win
View ArticleNtini gets a grand send-off
ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the only Twenty20 between South Africa and India in Durban
View ArticleNtini was more than a cricketer
Makhaya Ntini was special not just because he was the first black African cricketer to play for South Africa, but because he bore the responsibility with such grace that South Africans of all colour...
View ArticleThe journey almost complete for Tahir and du Plessis
It's unusual to see two South African spinners in a team. It's particularly uncommon to see two South African legpinners in the same space. On Monday afternoon, that rarity became a reality
View ArticleWorld Cup spots up for grabs for South Africa players
A run-down of the slots that are still to be decided in South Africa's World Cup squad and who the contenders are to claim them
View ArticleBig series for India's World Cup contenders
Sriram Veera looks at the various contenders for the few positions that are up for grabs in India's World Cup combination, and what they need to do in South Africa to strengthen their cases
View ArticleThe long hop and the Inzamam memorial
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first ODI between South Africa and India in Durban
View ArticleThe win, the wind, the mountain
More South African delights in part two: Cape Town accents, meeting Big Dog and Big Rhino, mangoes for breakfast and more
View ArticleIndia's short-ball woes continue
While the Indian bowlers and fielders had a largely forgettable day, India's fortunes in this series rest on whether their batsmen can turn things around against the short ball
View ArticleTsotsobe steps up
Never mind the Ntini comparisons, Lonwabo Tsotsobe has not done badly for a bowler no one expected great things of
View ArticleHow not to use a Powerplay
Plays of the Day from the second ODI between South Africa and India at Wanderers
View ArticleIndia win with determination and a lot of luck
India never had a realistic chance of winning until Graeme Smith took the batting Powerplay when it wasn't needed and inside-edged on to his stumps
View ArticleAB's gift, and Munaf surprises
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day of the third ODI between South Africa and India in Cape Town
View ArticleIf it's in his area, Yusuf will hurt you
Yusuf Pathan will struggle against the short ball, he will take blows on his body, but if you pitch it in his hitting area, he will make a clean connection and he will hurt you
View ArticleHarbhajan in comfort zone in South African conditions
Tracks with good bounce and lower expectations due to recent form have spurred Harbhajan Singh to put in an impressive performance on this tour
View ArticleNo one like Steyn
He's the only one today who matches up to Lillee, Thommo, Maco, Wasim, Waqar and the other fast-bowling greats of the past
View ArticleSmith aims to win key moments
Weakness against spin, two collapses and losing the key moments - these are the key issues that have dogged South Africa in their last two ODI defeats against India
View ArticlePowerless PE, and confusion on the pitch
Plays of the Day from the fourth ODI between South Africa and India in Port Elizabeth
View ArticleDuminy is the real thing
JP Duminy's second successive half-century, both coming when South Africa were on the back foot, proves he is ready to take on responsibility in the middle order
View ArticleTough competition but still no winner
While the ODI series has not matched the three Tests in terms of quality of cricket, the fact that it has gone down to a decider provides a fitting end to a closely-contested tour
View ArticleMeasured approach pays off for Amla
In Centurion the South African opener learnt how to combine Amla the one-day aggressor with Amla the anchor to set up a strong total
View ArticleAn effortless catch and some senseless running
ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fifth ODI between South Africa and India, in Centurion
View ArticleYou have got to fear Yusuf Pathan
Yusuf Pathan has shrugged off blows to the shoulder, rescued India from dire situations, and proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with
View ArticleFlea-market bargains, and Morne Streisand
Also, Dhoni's frank but unscientific knowledge, what to say in Port Elizabeth to show dislike, and why Jozi is like Delhi, kinda, in part three of the South Africa tour diary
View ArticleA question of greatness
Defining it is no easy task, since greatness can be reliant on time, place, context and memory. But it's time to acknowledge that Kallis has earned the mantle
View ArticleThe making of a marauder
Yusuf Pathan has turned himself from a bludgeoner into a world-class game-breaker, one who can make the opposition wish they had taken up a different sport
View Article'One of the best sessions of my life'
Sachin Tendulkar goes over his epic battle with Dale Steyn and Co in Cape Town in 2011, the winner of ESPNcricinfo's Test Batting award for the year
View ArticleHas Jaydev Unadkat had the longest wait ever for a Test wicket?
And how many times has a team fielded an XI of only players over 30?
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