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On his website, Martin Crowe writes of his relationship with Lance Cairns< and looks back at Chris Cairns' development as a cricketer.

The agony of Lance Cairns

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been appointed Bangladesh's bowling coach until 2016

Heath Streak appointed Bangladesh bowling coach

Chris Gayle has said he will seek treatment in Germany for a back injury to ensure that he is fit for the home Tests against New Zealand

Gayle to seek treatment for back injury

After Rajasthan Royals' five-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians that ousted them from the race for a playoff spot, team mentor Rahul Dravid said it was disappointing to be on the wrong side of the result

Very disappointed we didn't qualify - Dravid

The scenes at the Wankhede Stadium were scarcely believable as Mumbai Indians' turnaround of a campaign that had begun so disastrously culminated in the most fairy-tale of finishes

We showed that nothing is impossible - Rohit

The ability of Nuwan Kulasekara was never in doubt but he gave a fine reminder of his bowling ability at Chester-le-Street and is now 3/1 to be Sri Lanka's best bowler in the third ODI at Old Trafford.

3/1 Kulasekara Sri Lanka's main weapon

In-form Will Gidman and Benny Howell took two wickets apiece as Gloucestershire enjoyed much the better of a rain-affected first day against Derbyshire.

Howell, Gidman restrict Derbyshire

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Patel, Taylor turn day Notts' way

Samit Patel and James Taylor rescued Nottinghamshire with a 192-run partnership as the home side recovered to post 377 on the first day at Trent Bridge.

25-May-2014•Press Association

Leicestershire suffer second collapse in four days

Leicestershire suffered their second batting failure in four days as they were shot out for just 109 on the opening day at Cardiff.

25-May-2014•Press Association

Vince, Briggs keep Middlesex winless

Hampshire scored the highest total of the NatWest T20 Blast season so far as they beat Middlesex by 47 runs at the Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Northwood

Disappointed at Delhi Daredevils' performance this season, JP Duminy has said his team will need to look in the mirror, identify their mistakes and improve so they can come back strong next season

'We need to look in the mirror' - Duminy

25-May-2014•PTI

PCB seeks explanation from ECB on Broad remarks

The PCB has sought an explanation from the ECB over Stuart Broad's remarks on Saeed Ajmal's bowling action

In the Herald on Sunday, Paul Lewis writes that the ECB, ICC and the BCCI have hardly covered themselves in glory in trying to eliminate the evils of fixing and corruption

Cricket's leaders should share blame for mess

Gautam Gambhir was awestruck after Yusuf Pathan's brutal innings, which secured Kolkata Knight Riders a top-two spot

'I have never seen this kind of innings' - Gambhir

Lou Vincent's lawyer, Chris Morris, has said Vincent had not cut any deal "whatsoever" with the ICC in return for revealing information on alleged corruption in cricket

Vincent has 'no deal whatsoever' with ICC - lawyer

Alex Hales, the Nottinghamshire batsman, has been added to the England squad for the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street as cover for captain Alastair Cook.

Hales called up with Cook in doubt

Back Ballance for top bat at 4/1

ICC chief David Richardson has said the investigation into corruption in cricket, centering on the testimonies of Lou Vincent and Brendon McCullum, will be completed in a matter of weeks

Cairns travelling to London for police interview

A round-up of IPL-related news on May 24, 2014

Rishi Dhawan rides on fresh outlook