Sheffield Shield 2017-18

Daniel Hughes steers NSW into strong position

Mar 5, 2018: Daniel Hughes' unbeaten 59 took New South Wales closer to the 309-run target set by Victoria on the third day

Western Australia v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, Perth, 1st day

Mitchell Marsh's four-for skittles New South Wales for 204

Feb 8, 2018: After dismissing the NSW line-up cheaply, WA lost a pair of their own early wickets in reply and were 187 runs behind at stumps

Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers, BBL 2017-18, MCG

Lyon and Maddinson hand Stars a thrashing

Jan 16, 2018: The offspinner claimed three wickets while the opener smashed a 23-ball fifty to put the Melbourne Stars out of contention for the semi-finals

Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, BBL 2017-18, January 13, 2018

Sixers end six-match losing streak with last-ball win

Jan 13, 2018: Daniel Hughes' 66, together with cameos from Joe Denly and the returning Moises Henriques, helped the Sixers beat their city rivals in the Sydney derby at the SCG

Queensland v New South Wales, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, Brisbane, 2nd day

Daniel Hughes impresses, but Renshaw's form raises questions

Nov 14, 2017: Matt Renshaw was pouched down the legside for 1 as his Ashes prospects continued to trend down

'I was so mentally drained by the end of the India tour I had nothing left'

Nov 2, 2017: Steven Smith talks about how he became Australia captain, the challenges he faced on the India tour, and bringing back the ruthless tone of the 2013-14 Ashes

Australia news

Shield spell against Smith aids Ashes chances - Sayers

Nov 1, 2017: The South Australia pace bowler gave Australia captain Steven Smith a thorough working-over in the Shield fixture last week, and is focused on staying fit and pitching in good performances to stay in contention

Australia news

Smith takes responsibility for Cowan call

Oct 24, 2017: The Australia captain said he wanted to see more of what the 28-year-old Hughes had to offer, given his international potential, and so last summer's leading Sheffield Shield run-maker Cowan had to miss out for NSW

Sheffield Shield 2017-18

NSW axe Cowan for Shield opener in push for young batsmen

Oct 23, 2017: Ed Cowan, the leading Sheffield Shield run-getter last season, was left out of the 12-member team for New South Wales' opening game in favour of young batsman Daniel Hughes

JLT One-Day Cup 2017-18

Hughes ton makes light work of Queensland's 282

Oct 13, 2017: NSW openers led the charge with a mammoth opening stand after Queensland captain Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne helped their side post 282

WA v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 4th day

NSW fall agonisingly short of place in Shield final

Mar 19, 2017: ESPNcricinfo's wrap of the fourth day of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and New South Wales in Perth

Big Bash League 2016-17

Sixers hold on to clinch six-wicket win against Renegades

Jan 9, 2017: The Sixers pulled off the highest successful chase at the SCG to beat the Renegades amidst a confusing last over

Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Big Bash League 2016-17, Brisbane

Hughes' mini-masterclass drives Sixers home

Jan 3, 2017: Daniel Hughes' 55-ball 85 powered the Sydney Sixers to their third win of the season as they chased down 187 to beat the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba

NSW v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 4th day

Tremain, Boland bowl Victoria to big win

Nov 20, 2016: Victoria wrapped up a 198-run win on the final day against New South Wales at the SCG

Bouncer-safety starts with watching the ball

Oct 23, 2016: Proper technique is a must. And there are lessons to be learnt from how batsmen of the pre-helmet era negotiated short balls

Matador Cup 2016-17

Maddinson steers New South Wales into final

Oct 21, 2016: Nic Maddinson produced a mature and patient innings to steer New South Wales into the Matador Cup final on an evening when history was made by the use of cricket's first concussion substitute

Matador Cup 2016-17

Bollinger, Hughes help New South Wales into finals

Oct 19, 2016: Doug Bollinger helped deliver New South Wales a place in the Matador Cup finals as they secured an eight-wicket win over Western Australia at North Sydney Oval

Matador Cup 2016-17

NSW coast to win with Hughes, Maddinson tons

Oct 16, 2016: Centuries by Nic Maddinson and Daniel Hughes propelled New South Wales to a six-wicket victory over Victoria in the day-night Matador Cup match at North Sydney Oval

Tasmania v NSW, Sheffield Shield 2015-16, Hobart, 3rd day

Copeland, Hughes set up NSW victory

Mar 7, 2016: Former Test paceman Trent Copeland destroyed Tasmania with a seven-wicket haul before opener Daniel Hughes scored an unbeaten century to deliver victory to New South Wales inside three days at Bellerive Oval

WA v NSW, Sheffield Shield 2015-16, Perth

Hughes 124 drives NSW to 284 on opening day

Feb 14, 2016: A firm century by Daniel Hughes and a dogged contribution from Ben Rohrer drove New South Wales to 5 for 284 against Western Australia in the day-night Sheffield Shield match at the WACA Ground