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So nearly Botham's annus horribilis
The 1981 season has gone down in legend as Botham's Summer for his heroics against Australia - but it so nearly ended in tears
Is top-order batting difficult in England?
Traditional wisdom suggests facing the new ball is the most difficult proposition in England, but numbers from the last two decades indicate otherwise
Winning despite dreadful batting performances
Teams that won despite having the lowest high score
Winning the first Ashes Test, and losing at Lord's
The closest encounters, the highest individual score on the losing side, and the most experienced umpires - in this Ashes special edition
July 13: India win the NatWest final at Lord's chasing 326
Review
It's that time again, when we assess an outpouring of printed matter celebrating cricket's premier contest
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They can play whatever way they want to play. We have come to play by the rules and the spirit of the game, and it is up to them to do what they want to do.
Highlights
Thieving cats, suicidal drivers
It's hot in Colombo, small animals are after your dinner in Galle, and security staff are sticklers for dress codes. Sidharth Monga takes in the experience
'Cricket is the most intellectual outdoor sport'
Gleanings: The late great Pakistan fast bowler Khan Mohammad reflects on his life and times in this interview conducted a fortnight before his death
Australia's all time XI: Two fast bowlers or three? Into-the-wind specialist? Left-right combination? Welcome to the most complicated selection
Opinion
In their bowling, England went for quantity and solidity over quality and incisiveness, their opener has never gone up a gear, and the No. 3 wasn't born into the position
The former England coach may be critical of the English domestic game's set-up, but that's not the same as being critical of its essence. By Lawrence Booth
The Short Stuff
The prospect of four-day Test matches and how it was greeted
An Englishman becomes part of the Aussie entourage... with a little encouragement
