Clayton defiance leads slow-moving Bulls
A half-century on debut from Queensland's Jack Clayton against Victoria highlighted a slow-moving day, one which will not have fans rushing back to Sheffield Shield cricket.
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Finch to continue batting lower in T20s
Aaron Finch's move away from opening might become more frequent but do not expect Australia's white-ball captain to displace Mitch Marsh at No.3.
Vics trust Pattinson to toe line in Shield
Victoria walk taller when James Pattinson is on the field and the fiery fast bowler will return for an intriguing Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.
Uncapped Mark Steketee replaces injured Michael Neser for Australia's tour of Pakistan
Michael Neser is set to miss the upcoming tour of Pakistan next month after suffering a side strain and will be replaced by uncapped pacer Mark Steketee, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. Australia is set to tour Pakistan for the first time since 1998 for three Test matches, starting in Rawalpindi on March 4, followed by three ODIs and one-off T20I. "Steketee replaces Michael Neser who was today ruled out with a side strain. He'll play this week's #SheffieldShield game against Victoria before joining the Australian squad. Brendan Doggett will also join the squad next week as cover #PAKvAUS," Cricket Australia tweeted.
Redbacks maintain Shield hold on Vics
South Australia have built a hefty lead on the penultimate day of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Adelaide Oval.
Drew hits ton in South Australia run-fest
Daniel Drew completed his maiden first-class ton in only his second Sheffield Shield match to help South Australia post a healthy first innings total on day two of their clash with Victoria.
Pakistan Tour "Opportunity" For Australia To Make Name For Themselves: Allan Border
Former Australia skipper Allan Border feels the Pakistan series is the opportunity for the visiting side to "make a name" for themselves. Australia will tour Pakistan for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I. The first Test will be played in Rawalpindi from March 4. Border said the series is a good opportunity to beat Pakistan in Pakistan and come out with flying colours. "This is the opportunity for the boys to really make a name for themselves. From Australia's point of view, they have not had a lot of success in the subcontinent," Border said on PCB Podcast.
Australia select full-strength squad for Test tour of Pakistan
Australia named a full-strength squad for next month's three-Test tour of Pakistan.