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Warner apologises over tweets

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:21:54 GMT

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

Carberry form too hot for Lancashire

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:19:50 GMT

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.

Illingworth chunters at Bairstow management

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:15:13 GMT

Ray Illingworth, the former Yorkshire and England batsman, has criticised the way Jonny Bairstow was treated by England over the winter.

Magoffin leaves Somerset to nurse headache

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:41 GMT

Somerset were left facing a major headache after another batting collapse left them staring a third defeat of the season after just the first day at Horsham.

Durham cut the Mustard for title challenge

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:20 GMT

Durham proved they have the credentials to regain the County Championship after getting the better of title favourties Middlesex on day one at Chester-le-Street

Durham cut the Mustard for title challenge

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:45:57 GMT

Durham proved they have the credentials to regain the County Championship after getting the better of title favourties Middlesex on day one at Chester-le-Street

Leics left deflated after Allenby ton

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:06 GMT

Jim Allenby hit an unbeaten 138 against his old county as Glamorgan totally dominated the second day against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Richardson best rips out Gloucs

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:50:20 GMT

Worcestershire's evergreen paceman Alan Richardson continued his rich vein of form with a career-best 8 for 37 against Gloucestershire at New Road. He ripped through the visitors who were all out for 234

Napier hauls Essex out of latest hole

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:25:25 GMT

Once again runs from Graham Napier rescued Essex from a precarious position, as he and captain James Foster ensured the hosts posted a modest yet acceptable first innings score.

Mumbai hopeful of Tendulkar recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:44:25 GMT

Mumbai Indians have not ruled out Sachin Tendulkar's participation in the second Qualifier on May 24

Important to show our improvement - Simmons

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:21 GMT

Ireland coach Phil Simmons believes his side has made enough progress in recent years to start beating Test-playing nations on a regular basis

Root to the rescue for Yorkshire's coffers

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:52:18 GMT

Joe Root is not just the most exciting young England batsman around, this week he is also a marketing executive's dream

McCullum to keep gloves at Leeds

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:43 GMT

Brendon McCullum is not the sort to shirk a challenge so when BJ Watling was ruled out of the second Test at Headingley he wasted little time in deciding to take up the gloves

Borren to lead against South Africa

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:42:20 GMT

Peter Borren has been named captain of Netherlands' 14-man squad for the ODI against South Africa in Amstelveen on May 31

Haigh scoops British Book award

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:16 GMT

On Warne, Gideon Haigh's examination of one of the finest bowlers to play the game, was named the Cricket Book of the Year at the 11th annual British Sports Book Awards at Lord's on Monday.

Ireland eye another chance to shine

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:45:11 GMT

ESPNcricinfo previews the first ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin

Hodge launches Royals into qualifier

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:21:58 GMT

Two successive sixes off Sammy's bowling, and from Brad Hodge's bat, launched Rajasthan Royals into the second qualifier, where they will take on Mumbai Indians for a place in the final

No official word from Sahara yet - BCCI

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:25 GMT

The BCCI has said it hasn't received any information from the franchise owner Sahara regarding the issue

Mohammad Nabi's father kidnapped

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:01 GMT

The father of Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi, Khobai Isakhel, has been kidnapped on the outskirts of Jalalabad in the eastern province of Nangarhar on Tuesday

Full text of BCCI's response to Pune Warriors' withdrawal

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:27 GMT

Full text of the media release issued by the BCCI in response to Pune Warriors' withdrawal from the IPL