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World T20: Pakistan's early exit no surprise; their basic errors prove they are stuck in a time-warp

Isn’t cricket all about making the best use of resources at your disposal? Pakistan might not have reached the semifinal even if had they used methodology but at least there would have been some logic behind their decision-making process.

Australia vs India, 1st ODI as it happened: Smith, Bailey tons help Australia chase down 310

Live coverage of the first ODI between India and Australia, taking place at the WACA in Perth, Australia

Numbers, Down Under: A statistical preview of the India-Australia ODI series

As is mostly the case in front of their home crowd, Australia start as the clear favourites. How do the numbers stack up between the two teams in ODIs? How many bilateral series have India and Australia played against each other in Australia?

Against Australia, Dhoni's biggest concern will be to get India's batting order right

With another World T20 looming, Dhoni has a tough task on his hands to prove that his method still works. On evidence of the last two seasons though, don’t bet on it.

Masterstroke: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's move to No. 4 needs to be a permanent one

When it comes to ODIs, MS Dhoni is one of India's best batsman and one of the most lethal finishers too. The move up the order means he thinks that he is the best bet at that position now.