'That so many have reached such an advanced stage of their careers without obvious replacements is certainly a reflection of their quality, but will be a matter of concern in the case of more injuries during the series.'
Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.
The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.
Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.
A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.
The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.
The Indian batting ace said Steve Waugh was at a different level as far as mental toughness is concerned.
Steve made his debut on the Boxing Day Test in 1985 against India, while Mark played his first Test in 1991 against England at the Oval.
The Indian vice-captain said the intensity and commitment Waugh brought to his batting was phenomenal.
The West Indies middle order batsman said he learnt being mentally tough from the Aussie skipper.
Australia's Test captain launched a unique on-line fund raising 'Art Union' directed at cricket lovers in India and Australia.
The outgoing Australia skipper said 440 was too huge a target and it gave them only two per cent chance of winning.
Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.
Australia have brought back former captain Steve Waugh to help the squad prepare for the final stretch of the Ashes series against England as the tourists look to rebound from the painful third Test defeat at Headingley. Waugh had left the squad after the first two Tests as scheduled but has rejoined the group ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, starting on Wednesday.
Australia's senior batter Steve Smith said the last three years have been the most challenging because of Kookaburra changing their ball in 2020.
Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.
Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh's life as a young kid with a dream to represent his country to ultimately fulfilling those ambitions formed the subject of a children's book, which aims to encourage youngsters to develop interest in the game.
Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.
ODIs will remain relevant because World Cup is Olympics of cricket: Steve Waugh
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) on Wednesday acknowledged the services to cricket of some of the all-time greats of the game with five new inductees to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh feels "the public has almost overdosed on cricket" and is disappointed with the crammed schedule.
The former Australian captain said the Sri Lanka off-spinner's action is legal.
His long-standing feud with Steve Waugh was out in the open once again when spin legend Shane Warne slammed the former Australian captain as being a 'selfish cricketer'.
After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh on Monday put his money on India, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka to emerge triumphant in the upcoming World Cup.
"I think batsmen if they get injured, they've got to play their shots or get out," the Australian captain said.
The former captain added, "So for Australia it's about enjoying it, working together and not looking too far ahead."
The Australian Test captain urged fans not to make their judgement without knowing the full facts.
Australia's Test captain defended the minnows' right to play his side next month in a two-Test series.
Steve Waugh has said he is too busy writing the autobiography and his charity work to take up the job as India's coach
Harry Brook matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's career-high of 898 rating points in the ICC Test batting rankings.
This year's Ashes series is shaping up to be one of the most even in years, former Australia captain Steve Waugh said Thursday. Waugh said he considered the Australians to be slight favourites but there was no reason England could not repeat their series victory at home four years ago.
Kohli's skill and spikiness on the field reminded many of their own: Australian media
Lara's position as captain now appears much more secure than Waugh's
Former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh will be the athlete liaison officer at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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