Ian Chappell

The Indian board is not likely to take being rebuffed by the ICC lightly. A possible consequence could be an expansion of the IPL

The ongoing pay dispute between CA and the players shows how the greed of boards and the lure of T20 leagues could spell tricky times ahead

The team's evolution over the decades has led to today's formidable and combative unit that has reached the upper echelons of the sport

India and Australia showed what good pitches and good leaders can offer to a contest. But the misuse of the referral system grated on the nerves

Steven Smith defied those who didn't give him a chance as a batsman. Now his team is doing the same on a tour no one thought they could compete in

As Kohli's side look to rebound from the Pune debacle, they will have to improve their technique against spin and their close-in catching

Who should open - Renshaw or Shaun Marsh? Should Glenn Maxwell be picked? And what about Matthew Wade?

Playing spin well requires decisive footwork and must be learnt young; Australia's intensive last-minute preparation may be of limited use

On the forthcoming tour of India, selectors will have to solve the No. 6 riddle, get the batting order right, and strike a good balance between pace and spin

David Warner joins an illustrious list that stretches back all the way to the start of the 20th century

The battle-scarred England captain is not making the best use of his resources. Meanwhile, Australia look resurgent, but still lack a world-class allrounder

Both have been successful batsman-captains, but where they differ is in the handling of their spinners

It will be easier to police tampering if bowlers are given an incentive to obey the law

Injured fast bowlers, a dearth of good young batsmen, and a captain impeded by the management - all this while the team faces three big series

Administrators have their work cut out in ensuring a level playing field when it comes to technology, and also in streamlining the fixtures calendar

They have traditionally struggled against good offspin bowling, and the Indian spinner can now be included among the best of his kind

Good footwork is much more than just stepping forward or swivelling on the back foot

A reunion with old South Australia players takes the mind back to the days when mentoring was simply a way of club life

There are more teams now vying for No. 1 than in earlier eras. It's time to play a dedicated series of matches to decide the champions

Mastering the technique and footwork against slower bowlers cannot begin in your twenties. Training during your teens helps you adapt better to Test cricket