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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

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Queensland sign another McDermott

May 1, 2013: Queensland have signed another member of the McDermott family with teenage batsman Ben McDermott joining the state on a rookie deal for next summer

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Gannon's bowling action illegal, CA finds

Apr 12, 2013: Cameron Gannon, the Queensland seamer, has been barred from bowling in domestic matches after his action was found to be illegal by Cricket Australia

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Hartley, Coulter-Nile win state awards

Apr 8, 2013: The wicketkeeper Chris Hartley has been named Queensland's player of the year for 2012-13 while the fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile won Western Australia's equivalent award after a strong summer

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Gannon reported for suspect bowling action

Mar 28, 2013: Cameron Gannon will undergo bio-mechanical testing of his action after being reported under Cricket Australia's doubtful bowling action procedure

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 4th day

Faulkner, Paine build huge lead for Tasmania

Mar 25, 2013: James Faulkner and Tim Paine's 161-run stand snuffed out Queensland's chances of claiming the Sheffield Shield title as Tasmania finished the day with a lead of 434 runs

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 3rd day

Gulbis takes Tasmania closer to title

Mar 24, 2013: A rain delay and some good bowling from the home side affected Queensland's chances of taking a lead over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield final, as they finished at 185 for 7

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 2nd day

Butterworth takes Tigers past 400

Mar 23, 2013: Jordan Silk's hard-fought century, followed by a counter-attack from Luke Butterworth and James Faulkner, helped Tasmania post a stiff total

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 1st day

Silk, Cosgrove give Tasmania a strong start

Mar 22, 2013: Tasmania openers Jordan Silk and Mark Cosgrove played cautiously to give their side a strong start on the first day of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield Final, Hobart

Ponting favours tough batting school

Mar 21, 2013: It has seldom been tougher to make runs in the Sheffield Shield than it has been this season. Ricky Ponting has fit right in.

Sheffield Shield, Queensland v Western Australia

Hopes sweeps away Western Australia

Mar 17, 2013: Queensland swept to victory over Western Australia on the final day at the WACA ground to clinch a place in the Sheffield Shield final, where they have the chance to defend last year's title

Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 3rd day

Burns gives Queensland narrow lead

Mar 16, 2013: Ryan Harris and Michael Hussey dueled at the WACA ground before Joe Burns fought to give Queensland a narrow lead over Western Australia at stumps on day three of the Sheffield Shield match

Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 2nd day

Cockley and Co. keep WA on top

Mar 15, 2013: Western Australia compensated for a first day wash-out by rushing through Queensland's batting then pushing to within sight of first-innings points on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the WACA ground

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Doolan, Cosgrove give Tasmania big lead

Mar 9, 2013: Sturdy innings by Alex Doolan and Mark Cosgrove allowed Tasmania to establish an advantage of 180 over Queensland at the Gabba with a day of the Sheffield Shield match remaining

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Burns ton gives Queensland lead

Mar 8, 2013: Joe Burns' sure-handed century took Queensland to first-innings points over Tasmania before a late burst of wickets kept the Tigers in the contest on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Harris gets three as Tigers fight

Mar 7, 2013: Ryan Harris' three wickets in his return to first-class cricket after an 11-month absence ensured Queensland did not allow Tasmania to get away

Victoria v Qld, Ryobi Cup Final, Melbourne

Harris' late show seals win for Bulls

Feb 27, 2013: Ryan Harris conjured a sizzling final over to snatch for Queensland a domestic limited overs final that Victoria seemed to have in their keeping

Victoria v Qld, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

Wickets can put Ahmed on Ashes tour

Feb 20, 2013: Every wicket Fawad Ahmed takes for Victoria will enhance his chances of earning Australian citizenship in time for this year's Ashes tour of England

Victoria v Qld, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

Bushrangers grind down Bulls

Feb 20, 2013: Cameron White and Michael Hill ground Queensland's injury-affected attack into the MCG dust but the Bulls' openers gave the visitors a chance of escaping with a draw

Victoria v Qld, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne

Rogers century leads strong Vic reply

Feb 19, 2013: Chris Rogers compiled his third century of the Sheffield Shield this summer as Victoria made a strong start to their pursuit of Queensland's 322 on day two