All cricket's skills are on view in the 50-overs game. If the format is to retain its importance, it must be in the spotlight

Not all sports have been able to withstand the forward march of human advancement, but cricket continues to accommodate players of all sizes

Australia's new legspinner found favourable conditions to make his first ODI appearance against a major nation and he produced an encouraging display

It would be quite the embellishment to say Michael Clarke basked in Australia's 88-run victory over England at Old Trafford but there was certainly some relief evident having secured their first major victory since February