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Cosgrove returns to South Australia

Apr 9, 2014: Batsman Mark Cosgrove will return to play for South Australia next summer, four years after he was axed by the state and subsequently moved to Tasmania

Tasmania v SA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 2nd day

Gulbis ton all but ends South Australia's season

Mar 12, 2014: Evan Gulbis' maiden first-class century has left South Australia needing a miracle if they are to reach the Sheffield Shield final for the first time since 1995-96

Tasmania v SA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 1st day

Bird takes six as South Australia struggle

Mar 11, 2014: Jackson Bird's six-wicket haul and an unbeaten 83 from Mark Cosgrove gave Tasmania the edge on the first day of their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia in Hobart

Tasmania v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

Abbott gives NSW victory chance

Dec 1, 2013: Sean Abbott helped give New South Wales hope of victory on the third day in Hobart, where they finished the day on 0 for 43 chasing 255 to beat Tasmania

Tasmania v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 1st day

Ponting ton makes it Tasmania's day

Mar 14, 2013: Ricky Ponting clattered his third Sheffield Shield century of the summer as Tasmania maintained their late push to reach the competition final

Tasmania v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

New South Wales hold on for tense draw

Feb 9, 2013: New South Wales clung on for a tense draw after the fast bowler Chris Tremain gave them hope of victory on a topsy-turvy final day against Tasmania in Hobart

Victoria v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, MCG

Ponting eyes ton as Tasmania dominate

Oct 23, 2012: Ricky Ponting continued his promising start to the season with an unbeaten 89 against a Test-class Victoria attack as Tasmania dominated the opening day at the MCG

SA v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Adelaide

Doolan, Cosgrove punish Redbacks

Oct 9, 2012: Alex Doolan and the former Redback Mark Cosgrove peeled off centuries as Tasmania powered to 2 for 354 against South Australia on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval

NSW v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, day three

Duel cut short by bad light

Sep 28, 2012: New South Wales fought both Tasmania's lower order and a benign pitch for much of the day as they sought to press home what always looked likely to be a sizeable first innings advantage

NSW v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, day two

Henriques puts Blues in control

Sep 27, 2012: A breakthrough century by Moises Henriques catapulted New South Wales to 442 before the Test batsmen Ed Cowan and Ricky Ponting were out cheaply in Tasmania's reply on day two of the Sheffield Shield match

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Albie Morkel joins Perth Scorchers

Jul 17, 2012: The South African allrounder Albie Morkel has been named as the second overseas signing for the Perth Scorchers, who have become the first Big Bash League side to complete their squad for 2012-13

South Australia v Tasmania, Ryobi Cup final, Adelaide

South Australia take title in thrilling tie

Feb 25, 2012: South Australia's 25-year drought without a one-day title ended with a thrilling tie that delivered them the Ryobi Cup in the final in Adelaide

Western Australia v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 4th day

Johnson takes five in Warriors' win

Oct 14, 2011: Mitchell Johnson warmed up for Australia's Test tour of South Africa with a five-wicket haul that set up victory for Western Australia in a tense finish in Perth

Tigers burning bright

May 27, 2011: With Australian cricket at a low, Tasmania's model of strong results and stronger team culture stands out like a beacon

Tasmania v NSW, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 5th day

Tasmania secure second Shield title

Mar 21, 2011: Tasmania has claimed the second Sheffield Shield title in their history, outlasting a brave New South Wales side to win by seven wickets

WA v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 2nd day

Butterworth fifty furthers Tasmania's dominance

Feb 22, 2011: Luke Butterworth followed up his six-wicket haul with an unbeaten 91 to put Tasmania 251 runs ahead of Western Australia in Perth

Tasmania v Victoria, Ryobi Cup, Hobart

Record-breaking Maxwell gets Victoria home

Feb 9, 2011: Glenn Maxwell blasted the fastest half-century in Australia's domestic one-day history to give Victoria a remarkable one-wicket win after Tasmania seemed certain of victory

Tasmania v WA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

Cosgrove blasts Tasmania to victory

Dec 19, 2010: Mark Cosgrove demolished Western Australia for the second time in the match to drive Tasmania to a comfortable ten-wicket win on the third morning at Bellerive Oval

Tasmania v WA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

Hogan and Robinson give Western Australia hope

Dec 18, 2010: Michael Hogan's six-wicket haul dragged Western Australia back into the contest before Wes Robinson helped them establish a small lead over Tasmania

Tasmania v WA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart

North fails as Tasmania take control

Dec 17, 2010: Tasmania comprehensively dominated the first day against Western Australia, where Mark Cosgrove almost made as many as the entire Warriors side