Broad has had his trysts with injuries and form but has seemed to do enough when required to stay a step ahead of the rest. © Getty Images

Broad shows his class, Cook enjoys options

Consistency hasn’t been his forte, but when the conditions are in his favour and the rhythm’s right, Stuart Broad can be irresistible.

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A decade of Anderson

After a bright start, it seemed as though Jimmy Anderson would fade from view. But having rediscovered old strengths and found new ones, he’s now the leader of the strongest bowling line-up England have had in decades

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The Royal Betrayal

In many ways, Rajasthan Royals were the blueprint for an IPL team without the resources to match the big boys. It only makes the events of the past couple of days all the more galling for the good men involved

Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman in the history of Twenty20 cricket to be out obstructing the field. © BCCI

Hutton, Yusuf and obstructing the field

Until 1951, only four men had been dismissed obstructing the field and Pathan became the first victim in Twenty20 cricket in IPL 2013

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Pune at a loss to explain horror season

Donald says Finch, Uthappa and Bhuvneshwar have been the only positives in another disastrous campaign

A 10-ball 34 against Kings XI Pujab has been the highlight of Luke Wright's stint with Pune in the IPL this year. © BCCI

England need to find an IPL solution

Test cricket may be the priority, but there’s no hiding the fact that the top English players want to be part of the ultimate Twenty20 competition

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The Morrison effect, and the ignored geeks

The IPL commentary speaks to the newest fans, but seldom bothers to satisfy the curiosity of those that have been following the sport for years

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All four playoff spots still up for grabs

Chennai, Rajasthan hold the aces but continue to face uneasy wait

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