The biggest difference between them and New Zealand has been the force they radiate on the field

When you stop to analyse Test cricketers, you can start to see the reason they took up various roles within the game

He and the rest of England's top players will have to stand up and be counted in Adelaide

Often what we see of cricketers on the field is not their real selves. It's just a facade that hides the confusion that resides within

Michael Clarke just needs to go back to the basics and trust them to overcome his issues against the short ball; he is a wonderful player and Australia should be proud of him

The board has taken a first half-step towards well-meaning governance. But to regain the fans' trust, it must demand transparency and truth of itself

The pressure of needing to populate three international teams with players from only six first-class ones is beginning to tell on them

Swann doesn't have a doosra but he has beautiful variations. And even if batsmen have begun to work him out, he's smart enough to keep adjusting

Individual players may be suffering in the pursuit of the collective good

Despite its mishandling of Ross Taylor, NZC remains unaccountable

The position of the eyes in the stance is the key to balance while batting, and balance, in turn, is the key to dominating

Advice for the top and middle order: look within for the answers

Misguided coaching, bowling-friendly conditions and players' attitudes haven't helped

Sachin Tendulkar can't escape the fact that his body is naturally slowing down, and his feet will find it increasingly hard to move quickly enough into position against the quick men