by-the-numbers

Another World Cup has come and gone for South Africa, with players and fans left breathless with disappointment following that Auckland thriller on Tuesday, and as the Proteas book their flights back home, let's have a look at the numbers.

One of the factors that makes test match cricket unique amongst teams sports is the length of the games.

The 2016 edition of the Indian Premier League is done and dusted, and after six weeks of big-hitting action, we took a look at the facts and figures to come out of the tournament.

In honour of LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's retirement, let's have a look at 10 famous instances of the number 24 in cricket.

At only 23 years of age, South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock became the youngest player in the history of ODI cricket to record 10 centuries (in 57 games).

New Zealand will be saying goodbye to skipper Brendon McCullum this month, but not before he plays his 100th Test, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, setting a new benchmark in the process.

The second Test between South Africa and England at Newlands had a lot of action for a match that ended in a draw, and there are plenty of facts and figures to look at, from Stokes, to Amla, to Temba's Ton.

The Test series between Sri Lanka and India has come and gone, with the visitors emerging victorious after three tense Tests, so it's time to look back over the month and see what stats have emerged.

Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson, who was one of the most devastating fast bowlers of his era, has retired from international cricket. We take a look at some of his important numbers.

South Africa's superstar batsman AB de Villiers, currently ranked number one in the world in Tests, will play his 100th match in the format in Bangalore, which is fitting given it's his home away from home.