Australia news

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad 2013 review

Spirited Sunrisers exceed expectations

May 23, 2013: Sunrisers began this tournament as one of the underdogs, but fought impressively to reach as far as the Eliminator

IPL 2013

The IPL gilds everything it touches

May 23, 2013: Mukul Kesavan in The Telegraph India, (warning: a satirical piece) believes that the media should not necessarily connect the actions of Sreesanth, Chandila and Chavan, with being an unfortunate product of an otherwise corrupt tournament, riddled with con

IPL fixing allegations

India's sports bill draft to be ready by June 30, says minister

May 23, 2013: India's sports minister Jitendra Singh, who is "embarrassed and sad" about the alleged spot-fixing in the IPL, has said the sports bill that is currently being drafted should be ready in full by June 30

Australian cricket

Warner's rant a failure of common sense

May 23, 2013: Twitter's accessibility allowed a conflict that should not have strayed from its private domain, into one that was readable on a global stage. Greg Baum makes the connections in his column for The Age, and wonders how one could so easily forget the rules

The Ashes 2013

Taylor calls for Watson to be Ashes opener

May 23, 2013: Mark Taylor believes restoring Shane Watson to the opening position and shifting David Warner down to No.5 or 6 could be the formula Australia need to post challenging totals on the upcoming Ashes tour

Rajasthan v Hyderabad, Eliminator, Delhi

Hodge thrilled with win after 'emotional week'

May 23, 2013: After guiding Rajasthan Royals out of a hole and a step closer to the IPL 2013 final, batsman Brad Hodge has expressed much satisfaction at the result in the Eliminator that followed an "emotional week"

May 23, 2013

Hodge drives Rajasthan to thrilling win in Eliminator

May 23, 2013: Brad Hodge helped Rajasthan beat Hyderabad by four wickets to send them through to the qualifier where they'll meet Mumbai on Friday

Australia news

Warner apologises over tweets

May 23, 2013: 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

The week on Twitter

'Apparently I smell of wee'

May 23, 2013: Less-than-fragrant cricketers, and other oddities, in this week's Twitter round-up

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.