How will the game of cricket be played in a hundred years time? In this feature Martin looks at the answers William Ford came up with in 1900

Over the years the domestic first class cricket tournaments have been the breeding grounds for cricketers to showcase their skill and pedigree in the. It has been the ideal platform for them to build on their credentials and go onto represent their respective countries on the international scene. So let’s analyse how the Indian state teams have fared in doing so in the India’s premier First Class Cricket competition, The Ranji Trophy.

In this feature Martin tells the remarkable story of one of Australia’s favourite sons, Neil Hawke

Gareth Bland looks back at happier times for West Indies and imagines the outcome of a series between Clive Lloyd’s 1979/80 vintage and Steve Waugh’s record-breaking 2001/02 Australian side.

We have put together lists showing the top 20 players for ODIs, Tests and T20s (internationals only) for men and women during 2015.