VVS Laxman

'I'm proud of how I've played under pressure'

Nov 6, 2008: A dozen years and 100 Tests into a fine career, Indian batting's most graceful modern exponent reflects on his time in the game

Mahela Jayawardene

'You don't have to be ugly to be aggressive'

Sep 2, 2008: Sri Lanka's captain talks about the essentials of leadership: clear thinking, calmness, and the ability to think as a player first

Martin Crowe

'Batting has to be instinctive'

May 26, 2008: Twenty20 may call for pre-determined shots but the key to batting is keeping your options alive - picking the ball early and reacting late

Anil Kumble

'The last column is the one that matters'

Apr 16, 2008: Spin may be inborn but the ability to get wickets can be developed. India's leading match-winner should know

Mark Taylor

'Why would you want to play five days for a draw?'

Feb 12, 2008: The iconic former Australia captain talks about playing to win, and the many other aspects of leading a champion side

Michael Holding

'You can bowl fast within the laws'

May 1, 2006: Michael Holding reflects on the 15-degree law, the decline in fast bowling and more

Jonty Rhodes

'Fielding isn't work when you're enjoying it'

Mar 1, 2005: "I got more bruises, grass-burns and cuts in practice than in match play." Jonty Rhodes talks about what makes a good fielder

Wasim Akram

'The speed gun is killing swing'

Mar 1, 2004: It isn't about muscle, aggro, and going 100mph; it's about using guile, wit, and science to think a batsman out. Swing bowling's finest exponent Wasim Akram talks about the craft he helped make famous

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