Richie Benaud

Swann, Panesar’s record the best performance by foreign spinners on Indian soil in years

It has taken England 28 long years to plant their flag again on Indian soil. On previous tours, they have fought hard and given India a few nervous moments, but couldn’t maintain the intensity to go the distance.

Why Shane Watson is the best all-rounder in cricket in over 50 years

There has been a lot of talk, especially amongst Australian fans, that Shane Watson isn't good enough to make the team, or they want him to bat at No 7 or 8, or lower. Let’s see how good Watson is, and why he is the Australia's best ever all-rounder.

Ricky Ponting to lead PM’s XI against West Indies

Under-pressure Ricky Ponting was appointed captain of the Prime Minister's XI on Tuesday to face the West Indies in January, suggesting his international career still has legs.

India vs England stats review: Second Test match at Mumbai, Day Four

Statistical highlights on the fourth day of the second cricket Test between India and England, on Monday.

Richie Benaud: A great all-rounder and the voice of cricket

Richie Benaud was a trend setting all-rounder and one of the most successful captains, who later became the voice of cricket.

How commentators over the ages would describe a Sachin Tendulkar cover drive!

By Venkataraman Ganesan

In an era where quality of cricket commentary ranges from the mesmerising to the macabre (mostly the latter). In the following lines, I employ the hypothetical setting of Tendulkar executing a cover drive and then don the pseudo mantle of various living and dead commentators to describe the shot.

Cricketing Rifts 8: 1960s – Chuckers, cheats and Boycott

The Dhoni-Sehwag rift may have been true or blown out of proportion by the media. However, far from being unique, discords such as this have been commonplace in the history of the game. In this series, Arunabha Sengupta looks at some of the most famous feuds of cricket.

You always want to prove a point against Australia: VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, who has proved to be Australia's nemesis several times, is again ready to take on one of the toughest Test sides in world cricket as the stylish Indian prepares for what would be his final tour Down Under.

2011 has been the year of Rahul Dravid – on and off the field of play

2011 is one of Dravid’s most memorable years in his long career.

Rahul Dravid to deliver Sir Donald Bradman Oration today evening

By CricketCountry Staff

India batsman Rahul Dravid will deliver the Sir Donald Bradman Oration at the Australian War Memorial on Wednesday evening.