George Bailey’s parting shot to Rod MarshTASMANIAN batsman George Bailey has delivered a scathing parting shot to Rod Marsh following comments he made about Jackson Bird’s batting.
Test Scout: Burns, Fergo suffer hammer blowsTWO incumbents did little to prove to selectors they’ve turned things around, potentially opening the door for a couple of bolters, while a wicketkeeper was in the runs.
Our boy, Matt’s a true blue AussieMATT Renshaw was born in England, but his proud parents want the world to know their boy is “as Ocker as Andrew Symonds’’.
Warner falls cheaply, ‘keeper stakes claimA forgotten gloveman sent a reminder to selectors, while a host of Test incumbents failed to impress in the Sheffield Shield on Saturday. Live updates.
Oh no: Test hopefuls squander Shield chancesMOST Test incumbents failed while two top order batsmen shone as the race for baggy greens intensified on day two of the Sheffield Shield round.
George rips through struggling batsmenQUEENSLAND’S former Croweater Peter George has done a demolition job on the baggy green prospects of members of his old South Australian cricket side.
Handscomb ticks all the boxesPETER Handscomb spent more time in the middle than Australia did in the last Test match on his way to a Shield double ton.
‘Mentally, he’s the strongest cricketer I’ve seen’WITH the pressure on Australia’s Test hopefuls cranked to unbearable, Peter Handscomb delivered in style. That’s no surprise to his inner circle.
Teammate relives ‘sickening’ Voges head blowWESTERN Australia batsman Ashton Turner says he felt sick after watching his skipper Adam Voges get felled by a bouncer in the Sheffield Shied.
Rising Qld star bolts into Test frameBATTING bolter Matt Renshaw can now almost reach out and touch a Baggy Green cap after cracking a stunning Sheffield Shield century.
Finch to lead Vics against ProteasAUSTRALIA’S one-day international opener Aaron Finch will captain a Victorian side in a clash with South Africa at the MCG on Saturday.
Time to unleash Australia’s best kept secretTEST stalwarts from Geoff Lawson to Carl Hooper believe there is only one man who can revive Australia’s summer of surrender.
The ‘winners’ Australia must consider pickingFOR years fans have called for players with the best Sheffield Shield numbers to get picked for the Test side. Maybe it’s time to look at things a different way.
Ahmed primed for SCG auditionFAWAD Ahmed has been overlooked by Victoria’s Sheffield Shield selectors, but it hasn’t stopped him dreaming of a Test debut at 34.
Spin key to success in SydneyVICTORIA trained on specially “dusted” wickets at the MCG on Tuesday in preparation for a trip to the SCG to play against NSW, where it could play two spinners.
Redbacks ring changes for Gabba clashUNBEATEN South Australia will take a new-look bowling attack into its next Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland at the Gabba after paceman Daniel Worrall was struck down by a back injury.
Bailey explains bizarre batting stanceGEORGE Bailey has spoken out about his highly unusual new-found batting stance, admitting several coaches tried to talk him out of continuing with it.
Short deserves Shield debut: HoggFORMER Australia spinner Brad Hogg has endorsed WA all-rounder D’Arcy Short for a Sheffield Shield debut “sooner rather than later”.
NSW stumble over line against WAA jittery New South Wales have claimed back-to-back wins to start the Sheffield Shield season after bumbling to a three-wicket victory over Western Australia.
Sayers’ 11-wicket Test message, but Bird bats wellCHADD Sayers all but bashed down the door for Test selection but one of the men he’s competing with, Jackson Bird, did exactly what selectors asked of him.
Holland spins Vics to thumping winSPINNER Jon Holland claimed match figures of 8-78 as Victoria marched to a second consecutive big win to start its Sheffield Shield title defence.
Maxwell speaks out on Shield snubbingAFTER maintaining his silence for a week and then letting his bat do the talking, Glenn Maxwell eventually discussed his shock axing by Victoria.
Maxwell’s classy reply, Sayers brilliantAFTER being dropped last week, Glenn Maxwell batted with purpose for Victoria, while Chadd Sayers made another statement to national selectors.
Video: Crazy collapses all over the countryWHILE Australia was suffering a batting collapse in Perth, even more dramatic losses of wickets were taking place in Sheffield Shield matches elsewhere in the country.
Victoria skittle Bulls, eye big leadJON Holland and Chris Tremain have combined for seven wickets as Victoria ripped through Queensland batting order on Day 1 of their Sheffield Shield clash.
Sayers puts Tasmania to swordREDBACKS paceman Chadd Sayers has carved up Tasmania and renewed a push for baggy green recognition with a brilliant six-wicket haul at Adelaide Oval.
Test hopefuls set for head-to-head clashGLENN Maxwell might get a shot at redemption while a Test bowler returns from injury, and two unlucky pacemen get another chance to impress national selectors.
Zampa to squeeze out Redbacks pacemanSOUTH Australia is poised to drop one of its fast-bowling “awesome foursome” to fit in spinner Adam Zampa for its Sheffield Shield home opener against Tasmania, starting Friday.
Chadd remains unsung heroCHADD Sayers will back Joe Mennie in any race with Peter Siddle for a first Test berth against South Africa while remaining dreadfully unlucky not to don the baggy green in Perth.
Sayers lauds Redbacks’ depthREDBACKS paceman Chadd Sayers has pointed to SA’s depth after a convincing Shield win over WA and the Second XI’s run-fest against South Africa this week.
Dougie’s fire ‘n’ brimstone rocks BullsAGELESS Doug Bollinger lifts New South Wales to a huge win over Queensland and puts his hand up for a test team call up.
Redbacks smash Warriors in PerthSOUTH Australia have completed a dominant batting display to claim a 10-wicket Sheffield Shield win over Western Australia early on Friday’s fourth day in Perth.
Bushrangers belt Tigers in Shield openerSHEFFIELD SHIELD powerhouse Victoria made a strong statement to the competition on Friday night with a thumping 113-run win over Tasmania at the MCG.
Bird beats against Siddle in battle of bowlersJACKSON Bird has outshone Peter Siddle in their so-called “bowl-off”, although both appear likely to be named on Friday in a squad for next week’s Perth Test against South Africa.
Warner backs Marsh to star against ProteasBIRTHDAY boy David Warner has put South Africa on notice after blasting a trademark all-action ton on Thursday for NSW in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland.
Ferg’s form a big test for selectorsHAVING launched an audacious comeback and 11th hour bid for first Test selection, Callum Ferguson has found clarity in pursuit of an elusive baggy green.
CA ultimatum: Don’t drop Maxwell againCRICKET Australia will work to make sure Glenn Maxwell plays Sheffield Shield this summer in the unlikely event Victoria try to leave the star all-rounder out again.
Ferguson’s message to Test selectorsSOUTH Australia’s Callum Ferguson closed in on a first Test debut against South Africa by rescuing, then inspiring, the Redbacks with a ton against Western Australia in Perth last night.
Maxwell understands axing, says teammateGLENN Maxwell has adjusted to his surprising axing from Victoria’s Sheffield Shield side and is “fine” about the need for team balance.
Tidy Siddle shows Test credentialsPETER Siddle couldn’t have wished for a better opportunity on Wednesday night to show he deserves a spot in Australia’s Test side.
Don’t you forget about meQUEENSLAND’S Joe Burns has sent an emphatic message to Australian selectors, blasting a ton against a Test-quality NSW attack in Brisbane.
‘He’s played Test cricket for Australia’HOW could former Test player Glenn Maxwell have fallen so far that he’s not worth a game in Victoria’s Sheffield Shield side this week?
The uncapped players most likely for Test debutsIF you think Australia’s cricketing depth is shallow, you’re not talking to the right people. Here, every state coach names their Test bolter!
Marsh lands telling blow in Burns battleQUEENSLAND’s Joe Burns faces an uphill battle to reclaim his Test spot after rival Shaun Marsh turned up the heat in the fight for baggy-green batting berths.
Fall from grace: Maxwell left out by VictoriaBARELY a month after a failed attempt to leave the state, Glenn Maxwell has sensationally been left out of Victoria’s XI for the opening Sheffield Shield match.
Siddle named in Vic Shield squadVICTORIA has named Test quick Peter Siddle in a three-man pace attack for Tuesday’s opening Sheffield Shield game against Tasmania at the MCG.
Half measures for Starc in Shield comebackMITCHELL Starc will have strict bowling restrictions placed on him in his return from injury for NSW in next week’s Sheffield Shield match in Brisbane.
Finger hits Hastings for sixJOHN Hastings is expected to be unavailable for Australia’s one-day series against New Zealand in December after suffering a broken finger during a fielding drill.
Starc gives verdict on injury comebackCRICKET fans around the country are sweating on Mitchell Starc being available for the first Test against South Africa. Those hopes just got a significant boost.
Victoria Bushrangers reveal new head coachFORMER Test all-rounder Andrew McDonald has been confirmed as the Victoria Bushrangers’ new head coach.