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

'We are in an abusive relationship with the Black Caps'

May 23, 2013: This week Lane and Wells are joined by fellow cricket tragic, writer and broadcaster Justin Brown as he reviews his wonderful book Bowling Through India in the Book Nook, and Tony Blain chips in with a few wild theories for the Leeds Test

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.

England news

Illingworth chunters at Bairstow management

May 22, 2013: Ray Illingworth, the former Yorkshire and England batsman, has criticised the way Jonny Bairstow was treated by England over the winter.

Sussex v Somerset, Horsham, 1st day

Magoffin leaves Somerset to nurse headache

May 22, 2013: 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.

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, Eliminator, Delhi

Hodge does it with low back lift and small sixes

May 22, 2013: Batting higher, Brad Hodge could have easily scored 500 runs this season, but his captain will gladly take the 50 he scored under pressure from No. 7

Durham v Middlesex, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Durham cut the Mustard for title challenge

May 22, 2013: 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

Leicestershire v Glamorgan, Grace Road, 2nd day

Leics left deflated after Allenby ton

May 22, 2013: Jim Allenby hit an unbeaten 138 against his old county as Glamorgan totally dominated the second day against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Worcestershire v Gloucestershire, New Road, 1st day

Richardson best rips out Gloucs

May 22, 2013: 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

Essex v Kent, Chelmsford, 1st day

Napier hauls Essex out of latest hole

May 22, 2013: 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.

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, IPL 2013, Eliminator, Delhi

Sammy's stunner

May 22, 2013: The Plays of the day from the match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi

IPL news

Mumbai hopeful of Tendulkar recovery

May 22, 2013: Mumbai Indians have not ruled out Sachin Tendulkar's participation in the second Qualifier on May 24

Ireland v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dublin

Important to show our improvement - Simmons

May 22, 2013: Ireland coach Phil Simmons believes his side has made enough progress in recent years to start beating Test-playing nations on a regular basis

New Zealand in England 2013

Root to the rescue for Yorkshire's coffers

May 22, 2013: Joe Root is not just the most exciting young England batsman around, this week he is also a marketing executive's dream

New Zealand in England 2013

McCullum to keep gloves at Leeds

May 22, 2013: 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

Netherlands v South Africa, only ODI, Amstelveen

Borren to lead against South Africa

May 22, 2013: Peter Borren has been named captain of Netherlands' 14-man squad for the ODI against South Africa in Amstelveen on May 31

England news

Haigh scoops British Book award

May 22, 2013: 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.

IPL fixing allegations

'BCCI should maintain better vigil'

May 22, 2013: Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar is positive that cricket can fight corruption, but says for that to happen the BCCI and police need to join hands

Ireland v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dublin

Ireland eye another chance to shine

May 22, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the first ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, IPL 2013, Eliminator, Delhi

Hodge launches Royals into qualifier

May 22, 2013: 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