We’ll need to tighten up some areas against the big boys, especially in the crucial first six overs in the field

Now we are all anxious for it all to start

Gardens, golf courses, lakes - there's plenty of nature to savour in Kandy

An undisputed legend who mastered cricket's most difficult discipline - not least its mental aspects

Mahela Jayawardene has yet to become the best that he can be, which is exciting to contemplate

He may have been the least successful of the great modern trio, but his worth ought to be measured by how he raised the bar for Indian spin

With the bat in hand, Sourav Ganguly was all immaculate timing and delicate touches. As captain, he toughened India up, made them believe they could win against anyone

His deception and the ability to test every part of a batsman's game made Wasim Akram truly great

When he was batting, grace and style were paramount, and anything seemed possible: there was no greater sight in cricket

He has played for two decades, carrying the hopes of a nation, and done it with grace and class. Tendulkar has transcended every other cricket hero there is

Why Twenty20 needs to make it to the Olympics if cricket is to be a truly global sport

There is extra satisfaction in playing a scratchy knock, in concentrating harder than usual, in pulling yourself back into form

Sri Lanka were less than optimal at Galle, failing to build partnerships in particular, but all's not lost yet

Sri Lanka's success in recent times has hinged on how they have encouraged players to be themselves

Sri Lanka may have won handily the last time they met India in international cricket, but this is a different ball game

Sri Lanka has produced some of the most effective unorthodox cricketers over the last 20 years

A look at five of the biggest revelations in the IPL

Interactions between international stars and domestic players have been the most encouraging aspect of the IPL

An exciting format, the best players, and interesting team combinations have resulted in a terrific experience for players and fans alike

Sri Lanka's ODI side is going through a phase of rebuilding, and while the results might not look encouraging, the signs definitely are