South Africa in Australia 2012-13

'Gap between SA and us not great'

Ponting plays down visitors' higher ranking | Former captain sure SA slump won't be repeated | Arthur's hunt for No. 1

South Africa in Australia 2012-13

Experience bumps up Kallis' value

Moonda: Few can match allrounder's cricketing knowhow

Dilshan ton gives Sri Lanka 2-0 lead

Scorecard | Report | Fernando: Dilshan undimmed | Plays - Boult survives bowler-killer | Gallery | Highlights (excl USA)

Swann dismisses India spin threat

Spinner says Indians are 'no mystery' | Trott in a slump, by his standards | Bell focused on the cricket

WI tour game reduced to two-day affair

First day cancelled due to ground conditions in Savar

Adelaide Strikers sign Saeed Ajmal

Pakistan spinner available for first game and later phases | Umar Akmal joins Sydney Sixers

What will the BCCI do with all its power?

Ed Smith: The Indian board must think about its responsibilities and legacy

An opening for Compton

Switch Hit: Is Nick Compton a shoo-in for the second opener spot in the first Test? And could we see a very different England bowling attack in Ahmedabad?

The two Gabbas

Brisbane's Test pitch is a different animal from the ones used in Shield games. An insider, Chris Hartley, explains why

'A very clever bowler who never got bored'

My XI: Alec Stewart on his favourite bowlers; this time, Glenn McGrath

'You beauty, you superstar'

JP Duminy emerged from nowhere to star in South Africa's first series win in Australia. By Firdose Moonda

Kohli's record, and a victory drought

Ask Steven: Also, big leads in defeats, highest score in Sri Lanka, Bradman's nemesis, and Ponting's fast-bowling cousin

'Test cricket shows up your character'

Alison's Tea Break: Suresh Raina is keen to make his mark in the five-day game, but is also grateful for all that the IPL has given him

Which are the finest cricket books?

The Jury's Out: This week, Mike Coward picks David Frith's The Archie Jackson Story