Pura Cup, 2007/08 /

Victoria confident of upsetting Blues

Siddle eager to step up against stars

Mar 12, 2008: Victoria's emerging fast bowler Peter Siddle says he will draw extra motivation from playing against a near Test-quality New South Wales team in the Pura Cup final

'I know what Wade is going through'

Hard work pays for Crosthwaite

Mar 11, 2008: Victoria's reinstated wicketkeeper Adam Crosthwaite says he sympathises with the man he has replaced, Matthew Wade, ahead of the Pura Cup final

Fast bowler ready for his first decider

Lee 'fired up' for Pura Cup final

Mar 11, 2008: Victoria's struggling top order will need to fend off a fired-up Brett Lee if the Bushrangers are to upset the favourites New South Wales in the Pura Cup final at the SCG

New South Wales name Pura Cup final squad

Blues boosted by international stars

Mar 10, 2008: New South Wales have confirmed their full list of international stars will be available for the Pura Cup final against Victoria starting on Saturday

Western Australia v Tasmania, Pura Cup, Perth, 4th day

Inness bowls Warriors to 222-run win

Mar 10, 2008: Mathew Inness retired in style by bowling Western Australia to a 222-run victory over Tasmania at the WACA

Western Australia v Tasmania, Pura Cup, Perth, 3rd day

Tasmania fight to survive after Ronchi blasts

Mar 9, 2008: Tasmania lost three wickets and knocked 148 runs from their massive chase of 484 against Western Australia at the WACA

Victoria v Queensland, Pura Cup, Melbourne, 3rd day

Bushrangers overcome wobbles in outright success

Mar 9, 2008: Victoria experienced a few nervous moments before capping a fine preparation for Saturday's Pura Cup final with a six-wicket victory over Queensland, who will finish with the wooden spoon

New South Wales v South Australia, Pura Cup, Sydney, 3rd day

Casson stars as New South Wales finish on top

Mar 9, 2008: A strong all-round display from Beau Casson ensured New South Wales will stage the Pura Cup final against Victoria following a comprehensive defeat of South Australia

Western Australia v Tasmania, Pura Cup, Perth, 2nd day

Warriors ready to send Langer off in style

Mar 8, 2008: Justin Langer has batted for the final time for Western Australia, but his team-mates have given him the best chance of bowing out a winner against Tasmania

Victoria v Queensland, Pura Cup, Melbourne, 2nd day

Hussey leads strong Victorian revival with 92

Mar 8, 2008: Queensland's chances of climbing from the bottom of the Pura Cup table appear over

New South Wales v South Australia, Pura Cup, Sydney, 2nd day

Thornely and Haddin put Blues on track for home final

Mar 8, 2008: New South Wales are well on the way to booking a home final after centuries to Brad Haddin and Dominic Thornely earned a commanding lead

Western Australia v Tasmania, Pura Cup, Perth, 1st day

Langer shines with farewell century

Mar 7, 2008: Justin Langer gave Western Australia a farewell century while the next generation of Warriors' batting stars showed their talent, piling on the runs on the first day in Perth

New South Wales v South Australia, Pura Cup, Sydney, 1st day

Blues benefit from MacGill's perfect return

Mar 7, 2008: Stuart MacGill made the best possible return after his long injury lay-off, collecting 5 for 49 as South Australia capitulated for 128 at the SCG

Victoria v Queensland, Pura Cup, Melbourne, 1st day

McKay helps Victoria tame new-look Bulls

Mar 7, 2008: Victoria's chances of hosting the Pura Cup final took a hit with New South Wales' strong efforts in Sydney, but Clint McKay helped the Bushrangers keep their hopes alive at the MCG

Western Australia lose fast bowler

Inness retires from state cricket

Mar 7, 2008: Mathew Inness has joined the growing band of state cricketers to end their careers as he departs in the same match as his Western Australia team-mate Justin Langer

Fast bowler to bow out before Pura Cup final

Nicholson retires from New South Wales

Mar 6, 2008: Matthew Nicholson has joined the growing list of veterans to retire from Australian domestic cricket this season after announcing New South Wales' Pura Cup match against South Australia starting on Friday will be his last

Crosthwaite recalled to four-day team

Victoria drop Wade for must-win match

Mar 6, 2008: Victoria will push for a home Pura Cup final without their regular wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, who has been dropped at the business end of the season

Batsman ready for Pura Cup farewell

Langer retires from Western Australia

Mar 5, 2008: Justin Langer, the highest run scorer in Western Australia's history, will begin his last game for the state this week after announcing his retirement from first-class cricket in Australia

Redbacks recall legspinner Bailey

MacGill named for Pura Cup return

Mar 5, 2008: The last round of Pura Cup matches looms as a bowl-off between Australia's spinners after Stuart MacGill was named in the New South Wales squad for his first match back since an operation on his right wrist in December

Allrounder steps up as Maher stands down

Simpson given Pura Cup captaincy

Mar 3, 2008: Chris Simpson has been handed the Queensland captaincy for their final match of the Pura Cup season, against Victoria at the MCG starting on Friday