News Index

England v NZ, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley

Pietersen shadow lingers over England

May 23, 2013: Headingley still evokes memories of Kevin Pietersen's 2012 outburst but it now offers a further audition for his post-reintegration understudies

IPL 2013 news

Train players in anti-corruption code, suggests franchise

May 23, 2013: Following the arrest of three players for alleged spot-fixing, an official from a franchise has suggested the introduction of a mandatory certification programme in the anti-corruption code for all participants in the IPL

Mumbai v Rajasthan, IPL, 2nd qualifier, Kolkata

Troubled Rajasthan aim to continue fairytale

May 23, 2013: A preview of the second qualifier between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata

IPL 2013

Why the teams finished where they did

May 23, 2013: An analysis of how the teams performed in the league phase of IPL 2013, and the players who shaped those performances

ICC news

ICC pull umpire Rauf from Champions Trophy

May 23, 2013: Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf has been withdrawn by the ICC from officiating in the upcoming Champions Trophy in England after media reports indicated he was under investigation by Mumbai Police

IPL 2013 news

BCCI's agent mandate evokes mixed response

May 23, 2013: The recent mandate by the BCCI to regulate players' agents has elicited mixed feelings amongst entities who could be otherwise classified as agents

IPL news

Mumbai police summon CSK chief executive

May 23, 2013: The IPL crisis has taken a new twist with Mumbai Police summoning the Chennai Super Kings chief executive, Gurunath Meiyappan, to its Crime Branch for questioning in connection with betting

West Indies news

Cummins, Cotterrell make it to West Indies A

May 23, 2013: Fast bowlers Miguel Cummins and Sheldon Cotterell and wicketkeeper Jahmar Hamilton are set to make their debuts for West Indies A when they take on a touring Sri Lanka A in June

Australia news

Cricket Australia considers AFL tribunal model

May 23, 2013: David Warner's privately convened code of conduct hearing for his recent Twitter indiscretions may be the last of its kind, as Cricket Australia consider adopting a system whereby disciplinary charges against players would be heard in forums open to publi

Australia news

Chris Lynn apologises for Twitter comments

May 23, 2013: Chris Lynn, the Queensland batsman, has become the second Australian cricketer in a week to find himself in trouble over remarks made on Twitter

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2013 review

Spirited Sunrisers exceed expectations

May 23, 2013: Sunrisers began this tournament as one of the underdogs, but fought impressively to reach as far as the Eliminator

IPL fixing allegations

India's sports bill draft to be ready by June 30, says minister

May 23, 2013: India's sports minister Jitendra Singh, who is "embarrassed and sad" about the alleged spot-fixing in the IPL, has said the sports bill that is currently being drafted should be ready in full by June 30

The Ashes 2013

Taylor calls for Watson to be Ashes opener

May 23, 2013: Mark Taylor believes restoring Shane Watson to the opening position and shifting David Warner down to No.5 or 6 could be the formula Australia need to post challenging totals on the upcoming Ashes tour

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, Eliminator, Delhi

Hodge thrilled with win after 'emotional week'

May 23, 2013: After guiding Rajasthan Royals out of a hole and a step closer to the IPL 2013 final, batsman Brad Hodge has expressed much satisfaction at the result in the Eliminator that followed an "emotional week"

Australia news

Warner apologises over tweets

May 23, 2013: David Warner has apologised for the language he used during his Twitter outburst on Saturday but said he felt the need to defend himself after a photo of him was used to illustrate a story on the seedy side of the IPL

How to turn from a nobody into an IPL star

May 23, 2013: Apart from plenty of luck, you need to pick your team wisely, bat at the top and have your captain's support

Worcestershire v Gloucestershire, New Road, 2nd day

Moeen ton continues Worcs improvement

May 22, 2013: Moeen Ali's first century in the Championship for nearly two years steered Worcestershire into a strong position against Gloucestershire

Ireland v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dublin

Hafeez ton throws down gauntlet

May 22, 2013: A high-class unbeaten 122 by Mohammad Hafeez warmed the hearts and hands of the large Pakistani contingent at the first game of the two-match series in Dublin

Sussex v Somerset, Horsham, 2nd day

Magoffin magic evokes Mushtaq in crushing win

May 22, 2013: Sussex have soared to the top of Division One after completing an innings victory over Somerset in less than five sessions at Horsham

Hampshire v Lancashire, YB40 Group B, Ageas Bowl

Carberry form too hot for Lancashire

May 22, 2013: Michael Carberry continued his excellent form in the Yorkshire Bank 40 as holders Hampshire extended their lead at the top of Group B with a nine-wicket victory against Lancashire at the Ageas Bowl.