Australian Domestic Season 2009/10 / News

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New look and feel for freshly formed Big Bash teams

Apr 6, 2011: The Australian domestic Twenty20 competition, the Big Bash League, moved a step closer to its new and revamped avatar, with eight new sides announcing fresh and innovative team names and colours

Australian news

Mickey Arthur brings discipline to Western Australia

Apr 1, 2010: Western Australia have got their wish for a disciplinarian as coach

Australian domestic news

Back-breaking pain is over for Jaques

Mar 26, 2010: New South Wales' most experienced opener has only been spoken of in Test terms when remembering his past exploits

Victoria v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Melbourne, 5th day

McGain spins Victoria to Sheffield Shield win

Mar 21, 2010: Victoria claimed back-to-back Sheffield Shield trophies for the first time since 1980 after Bryce McGain bowled them to a 457-run victory

Victoria v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Melbourne, 4th day

Unbeatable Victoria prepare for Shield victory

Mar 20, 2010: Victoria enacted the Sheffield Shield's version of torture on Queensland as they moved closer to lifting the trophy

Victoria v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Melbourne, 3rd day

Victoria's batsmen dominate third day

Mar 19, 2010: Victoria had their best day of the final as they amassed a 321-run lead that has effectively eliminated Queensland from the game

Victoria v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Melbourne, 2nd day

Victoria on top after dealing with Broad obstacle

Mar 18, 2010: In the most important game of the season the Bushrangers' attack clicked again, but Ryan Broad refused to give in and his 82 dragged the Bulls to 6 for 199

Indian Premier League 2010

Shaun Marsh moves closer to IPL return

Mar 18, 2010: Shaun Marsh will be in India by the weekend provided he can convince Cricket Australia his injured back is fully healed

Victoria v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Melbourne, 1st day

Wade steps up to save Victoria

Mar 17, 2010: Matthew Wade took advantage of Queensland's absent killer instinct to stage a strong recovery at the MCG

Western Australia news

Arthur in frame for Western Australia coaching job

Mar 16, 2010: The former South Africa coach is the front-runner to replace Tom Moody at Western Australia after the state finalised a four-man short-list

Sheffield Shield final 2009-10

Uphill task doesn't deter Queensland

Mar 16, 2010: The signs aren't promising for a Queensland victory in this week's Sheffield Shield final

Sheffield Shield final 2009-10

Victoria hope Cameron White's alright for final

Mar 16, 2010:

Australian news

Dilshan signs on for New South Wales

Mar 15, 2010: Tillakaratne Dilshan, the explosive Sri Lanka batsman, has signed with New South Wales for next summer's Twenty20 domestic competition

Australian domestic news

Hartley wins top Sheffield Shield award

Mar 15, 2010:

Victoria v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Melbourne

Queensland boosted by Hopes for final

Mar 14, 2010: James Hopes and Lee Carseldine will return for Queensland to provide a much-needed dose of experience for the Sheffield Shield final

Steve Waugh Medal 2009-10

Steven Smith adds Steve Waugh Medal to impressive collection

Mar 14, 2010: A life-changing week for Steven Smith has ended with him winning the Steve Waugh Medal as New South Wales' player of the year

New South Wales v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 3rd day

Steven Smith stars with the ball as NSW win

Mar 12, 2010: Steven Smith backed up his fine batting with a maiden five-wicket haul as New South Wales handed South Australia the wooden spoon

Victoria v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne, 3rd day

Victoria seal home final with innings win

Mar 12, 2010: Victoria will head into the Sheffield Shield final as the favourite after finishing the regular rounds with a nine-point advantage

Queensland v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane, 3rd day

Ronchi steps in to save Warriors

Mar 12, 2010: Luke Ronchi and Nathan Coulter-Nile stopped a final-day disaster as Western Australia beat Queensland to avoid the wooden spoon

New South Wales v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 2nd day

New South Wales in control at the SCG

Mar 11, 2010: New South Wales' bowlers delivered four wickets to maintain the upper hand after their batsmen posted a massive 9 for 550 declared