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This week we look at top international batting performances.

This week we look at George Hirst’s great year, one of the longest-standing Test records, the best ODI spells of recent times, and more.

This week we look at the ODI bowlers who never conceded a run, the men who were never out of the action, and the times when the captain never had to change.

This week we look at Australia, South Africa, how well and just how the toss has served them (and their opponents) and the top and tail partnerships in Twenty20 Internationals

This week we look at the best fielders in Pakistan, the best wicketkeeper in Australia, and Paul Reiffel’s travails.

This week we look at several assorted ODI records, such as the highest all-out score, the shortest victorious first-innings and the early high-scorers.

This week we look at the Test-playing dynasty, Australia’s ODI wicketkeeper-non-openers, and the ups-and-downs of Australia’s Test team.

This week we concentrate on that elusive bowling achievement, the international hat-trick.

This week we look at the first cricketing knight, the only keepet to stump The Don and those who just missed out on a debut century.

This week we look at tailenders making a pair on Test debut, breakdown of test debuts by country, and more.