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Marsh prepared to turn 'ugly'

Marsh walks after the controversial dismissal.

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh is prepared to risk embarrassment to adopt a see ball, hit ball mantra in a bid to end the batting woes that cost him his place in Australia's Test side.

Vics confident even without injured Hastings

John Hastingstests out his knee after injuring himself in the Shield clash.

Victoria are confident they can sustain the likely loss of valuable all-rounder John Hastings, who is awaiting scan results to see if he'll continue playing in their Sheffield ...

Vic spinner Holland leaves Tassie flat

Jon Holland of Victoria bowls during day three of the Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Tasmania at the ...

HOBART, Dec 5 AAP - Victorian spinner Jon Holland has overcome an early injury concern to lead his side's dismantling of Tasmania's top order on day one of their day/night ...

In search of a Slumdog Millionaire cricketer

Tough life: The Dharavi slum.

Our guide, Rakesh, asks five boys to name their favourite cricketer. Three answer "Virat Kohli". No surprises there. "Sachin Tendulkar," says another. Only one vote for ...

Maxwell needs sounding board: Deano

Glenn Maxwell.

Everyone is on Glenn Maxwell's case. Dean Jones' solution would be a mentor. Ever the left-field thinker, Jones also forsees a time when cricketers will take personal coaches ...

Smith leads from the front

Nathan Lyon doesn't mind if the ball is pink, red or white.

I'm delighted Steve Smith and the one-day team have continued the winning feeling from the Adelaide Test.