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Mahela Jayawardene: The greatest modern day cricketer
Technically gifted and graced with delicious timing, Mahela Jayawardene is an elegant batsman of the highest standard
Commonwealth Games organisers want T20 cricket
Newly-installed Commonwealth Games Federation president keen to introduce Twenty20 cricket
South Africa and Australia prove Test cricket isn’t boring
The first Test between South Africa and Australia produced drama no other form of cricket could have
Pakistan cricket left with repair job after trio are jailed
For the Pakistan squad that remain, there is an onus to play cricket in the right way, writes Matthew Wiggins
Pakistan cricketers and agent jailed for betting scam
Salman Butt jailed for 30 months, Mohammad Asif for one year and Mohammad Amir for six months
England sign off with Twenty20 victory over India
England stayed top of the T20 rankings after Kevin Pietersen's 53 gave them a comfortable win in Kolkata
England humiliation complete after collapse against India
Alastair Cook's England suffered their worst-ever ODI collapse as India completed a series thrashing
England’s Kevin Pietersen ruled out of fifth India ODI
Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the fifth ODI against India with a fractured thumb
India beat England by six wickets in fourth ODI
England lost the fourth ODI in Mumbai as India moved one match away from sealing a series whitewash
England lose nail-biting third ODI as India wrap up series
India win one-day series against England with two matches to spare despite 98 from Jonathan Trott
England suffer heavy defeat by India in second ODI
India thrash England by eight wickets after chasing down their target of 238 with 13.2 overs to spare
England brought back down to earth by MS Dhoni’s India
MS Dhoni's India beat England by 126 runs and lead series 1-0 after victory in the first ODI in Hyderabad
Warm-up games give England selectors food for thought
England's fringe players have battled tooth and nail to impress Andy Flower and Alastair Cook
Champions League T20: Somerset deserve a trophy
Somerset face Mumbai Indians knowing they are just two games from righting the wrongs of six cup finals
Kevin Pietersen future’s is in his own hands
England's tour of India is the perfect opportunity to rediscover his form, writes Matthew Wiggins
England announce 2012 summer Tests & ODI schedule
England confirm their 2012 summer schedule, with West Indies, Australia and South Africa touring
England ODI squad shows West Indies series was vital
The two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies has served a purpose, writes Matthew Wiggins
James Anderson rested for England’s tour of India
James Anderson rested as Surrey pace bowler Stuart Meaker is handed first England call-up




























