This World Cup has been a tough one from many points of view, not all of them the ICC's fault; they can hardly be blamed for the horrific death of Bob Woolmer

Tim de Lisle on the four keys to an exceptional coach

Ever thought of Glenn McGrath the one-day bowler up against Glenn McGrath the one-day batsman?

Are South Africa the best in the world, asks Tim de Lisle? Not really

Cricket, like the food in British supermarkets, has lost a lot of its seasonality. It rolls on remorselessly, year-round, and doesn't care if it loses flavour as a result, says Tim de Lisle

As Bob Dylan observed in a song a few years ago, Things Have Changed. For the first time in perhaps 35 years, there is no outstanding attack in world cricket

For the umpteenth time this winter, England are taking a risk on a half-fit player as Michael Vaughan returns to captain

Tim de Lisle on the ever-lengthening careers of the modern cricketer

Tim de Lisle justifies why Steve Harmison should be rested for Adelaide

The Champions Trophy has been fun, mainly because it has been unpredictable.

There is a widening rift in the Australian camp, between the brains of the team off the field (Buchanan) and the brains on it (Warne)

Gough's departure from the stage has been protracted and painful, but it shouldn't be allowed to take the shine off a memorable career, writes Tim de Lisle

Tim de Lisle blames Hair for pulling the plug hastily, faults the Pakistanis for reacting churlishly before criticising Hair for over-reacting to their over-reaction

Tim de Lisle warns against the Ashes fever gripping England way ahead of schedule and looks ahead to a trying contest against Pakistan

Tim de Lisle argues that England should have replaced Andrew Flintoff with a bowler, to bolster a depleted attack, and not Ian Bell in the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's if they wanted to force a victory

Tim de Lisle warns against the Ashes fever gripping England way ahead of schedule and looks ahead to a trying contest against Pakistan

Greetings from London, where it is cold and wet and hardly feels as if spring has arrived, let alone summer - and yet, next week, we have a Test series