Bangalore v Pune, IPL 2013, Bangalore

17 sixes, 13 fours, 18 dots

Apr 23, 2013: Several records fell by the wayside as Pune Warriors were the hapless victims of a Chris Gayle mega-special. Here are the stats highlights of an exceptional innings

Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2013, Kolkata

Stumbling teams look to revive campaigns

Apr 23, 2013: Preview of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in Kolkata

Spot-fixing

Butt, Asif asked to admit fixing

Apr 23, 2013: Dave Richardson, the ICC's chief executive, has urged banned Pakistan duo Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt to "publicly accept their parts" in corruption and to cooperate with the ICC's anti-corruption and security unit

Ireland news

Mooney suspended over Thatcher tweet

Apr 23, 2013: John Mooney has been suspended for three matches by Cricket Ireland after posting an insensitive tweet about the death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher

Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2013, Delhi

Seamers set up comfortable win for Kings XI

Apr 23, 2013: Kings XI Punjab's campaign in IPL 2013 gathered pace with their second consecutive win, a stroll in the park compared to their adrenalin-charged chase against Pune Warriors

Bangladesh in Zimbabwe 2013

Mawoyo patience provides example

Apr 23, 2013: Tino Mawoyo will not play against Bangladesh due to injury but the openers should heed his approach as they look to secure the series 2-0

Bangalore v Pune, IPL 2013, Bangalore

Gayle, Gangnam and mayhem

Apr 23, 2013: Plays of the day from the 31st game of the IPL, between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors in Bangalore

Israel Domestic Season

Neve Yonatan edge thrilling derby, Lions roar in the rain and Eilat start with win

Apr 23, 2013: Although it is usually the soaring temperatures of July and August that cause discomfort to, but does not reduce the enthusiasm of, local cricketers

Twenty20 Quadrangular (in Namibia) 2013

SA Emerging edge Netherlands in high-scorer

Apr 23, 2013: Despite a rampaging 74 from Tom Cooper, SA Emerging held on a 22-run victory over Netherlands in Windhoek

Unravelling the unravelling

Apr 23, 2013: How to deal with the lows as a team

Bangladesh v SL, 2nd Under-19 Youth ODI, Sylhet

Bangladesh level series with huge win

Apr 23, 2013: Bangladesh posted a huge 115-run win over Sri Lanka thanks to a century from Nazmul Hossain Shanto and disciplined bowling from Jubair Hossain, who chipped in with a four-wicket haul

Bangalore v Pune, IPL 2013, Bangalore

Gayle 175* (66b), RCB win by 130

Apr 23, 2013: Chris Gayle blitzed the fastest hundred in Twenty20s and the highest score in Twenty20s as Royal Challengers ran up the tallest total in Twenty20 history

County Championship, Division One

Jordan can boost Sussex from mediocrity

Apr 23, 2013: The signing of Chris Jordan gives better balance to the Sussex attack and this season could boost the county away from the mid-table mediocrity of previous years

Indian cricket

Still the same person as I always was - Tendulkar

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The Ashes 2013

Haddin back as Clarke's lieutenant

Apr 23, 2013: Australia's selectors are expected to name Brad Haddin as Michael Clarke's vice-captain and No. 1 gloveman for the tour of England, reverting to the leadership duo that delivered a 4-0 hiding of India on home soil two summers ago

Junior Cricket / Development

2013 Emerging Squads Program

Apr 23, 2013: The Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) has great pleasure in opening nominations to all affiliated clubs and schools of the HKCA for the 2013 Emerging Squads Program.

Chennai v Rajasthan, IPL 2013, Chennai

'I was half-capacity without my bowling' - Watson

Apr 23, 2013: Shane Watson's hundred, the first of IPL 2013, might have gone in vain as Chennai Super Kings chased down Rajasthan Royals' target of 186, but the Australian allrounder was relieved to be back among the runs and bowling once again

The Ashes 2013

Who could be Australia's Ashes bolters?

Apr 23, 2013: Australia's selectors will name the Ashes squad on Wednesday. Here, ESPNcricinfo runs the rule over five men from the fringes who might have been considered by John Inverarity's panel

New Zealand news

McCullum drops plans of legal action after Parker apology

Apr 23, 2013: Brendon McCullum will not take legal action against former New Zealand captain John Parker, following an apology from Parker for his references to McCullum in connection with the Ross Talyor controversy

Cricket Grounds

HKCA seeks specialist to assist with PKVR Reservoir ground development

Apr 23, 2013: The Hong Kong Cricket Association has received a grant (circa $1.8M) from the Sir David Trench Fund to develop a small Cricket Ground at the surface deck of Diamond Hill No. 2 Fresh Water Service Reservoir.