Cricket Specials

Of Smith, Clarke and Cook
Mark Nicholas: Which of the latter two will find the resolve and inner strength that has allowed South Africa's captain to climb the summit and remain at the top?
England's starting problems overseas

Numbers Game: England's recent record in first Tests of away series isn't impressive. A look at the players who've underperformed

England's quicks hold the key

ESPNcricinfo Weekly: Andrew McGlashan looks at England's bowling stocks heading into the final Test in Auckland

 'If we make it out alive, we'll play for New Zealand'

Murray Parker looks back to the night, 45 years ago, when his Otago University team-mates and he nearly met a watery end. By Andrew McGlashan

Chills, thrills and family ties

Bracing weather, a picturesque landing, and men with famous surnames making their mark - they all feature in the first edition of Andrew McGlashan's New Zealand diary