Players / County Cricket 2012 / Michael Klinger

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Bristol, 3rd day

Klinger, Gidman lead strong response

Jun 7, 2013: Michael Klinger and Alex Gidman scored centuries for Gloucestershire on a rain-shortened third day against Glamorgan at Bristol. Klinger with 142, Gidman's 113 and 82 from Dan Housego guided Gloucestershire into the lead.

Gloucestershire v Glamorgan, Bristol, 2nd day

Klinger leads Gloucestershire fightback

Jun 6, 2013: Michael Klinger played a captain's innings to steer Gloucestershire clear of trouble after Glamorgan had posted an imposing 448 in their first innings

Yorkshire v Gloucestershire, YB40 Group C, Headingley

Klinger 96 keeps Gloucs top

Jun 2, 2013: A fighting 96 at Headingley from Gloucestershire's Australian captain, Michael Klinger, condemned Yorkshire to yet another defeat in the Yorkshire Bank 40 and maintained his own side's place at the top of the table.

Gloucestershire v Hampshire, Bristol, 3rd day

Klinger continues to pay out for Gloucs

May 10, 2013: Michael Klinger's unbeaten century gave Gloucestershire the option of trying to press for the win as they took a slim lead against Hampshire

Leicestershire v Gloucestershire, Grace Road, 4th day

Klinger leads Gloucs in easy chase

May 3, 2013: Michael Klinger's century ensured Gloucestershire had no trouble in chasing 188 to beat Leicestershire by nine wickets at Grace Road, their first win of the season

Essex v Gloucestershire, Chelmsford, 4th day

Klinger pleased with young Gloucestershire

Apr 13, 2013: Both Essex and Gloucestershire will hope that their share of the Australian invasion of county cricket has a profound effect on their seasons

County previews

Gloucestershire turn to Klinger

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South Australia v Victoria, Ryobi Cup, Adelaide

Hussey and Hastings put Victoria in final

Feb 9, 2013: John Hastings and Darren Pattinson held their nerve to steer Victoria to a tense two-wicket victory over South Australia that confirmed their place in the Ryobi Cup final

Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2012-13, Hobart

Klinger and Boyce secure key Strikers win

Jan 5, 2013: Adelaide Strikers secured a vital victory in their push for a semi-final place with a confident 38-run success against Hobart Hurricanes to move third in the table.

Strikers v Sixers, BBL, Adelaide

Dominant openers raze Sixers

Dec 23, 2012: The Sixers, the defending BBL champions and the recent Champions League winners, were humbled by the Strikers to the tune of 9 wickets at the Adelaide Oval

Victoria v South Australia, Ryobi Cup, Melbourne

Putland, openers guide SA to win

Nov 28, 2012: Gary Putland and South Australia completed a memorable week in Melbourne with a four-wicket victory over Victoria in the domestic limited overs match at the MCG

SA v Qld, Ryobi Cup, Adelaide

Hughes steers Redbacks to big win

Oct 21, 2012: Phillip Hughes continued to show the improvements he has made in his time out of the national setup, steering South Australia to a hefty nine-wicket win over Queensland at Adelaide Oval

Eng Lions v Aus A, 1st unofficial Test, Old Trafford, 4th day

Klinger digs in after Bairstow blows

Aug 10, 2012: Asked to score 354 runs in a minimum of 64 overs, Australia A treated England's lunchtime declaration as nothing more than a rhetorical question

Worcestershire v Sussex, New Road, 4th day

Klinger signs off securing draw

May 19, 2012: A farewell half-century by Michael Klinger helped Worcestershire to a draw after rain on the final morning spoiled a hard-fought match with Sussex at New Road.

Australia tour of Ireland and England 2012

Paine included in Australia A squad

May 10, 2012: Injured wicket-keeper batsman Tim Paine has been included in the Australia A squad for the tour of England in July

Surrey v Worcestershire, The Oval, 4th day

Klinger calms treacherous Oval track

Apr 22, 2012: Worcestershire's Auastralian Michael Klinger struck an undefeated 69 to make light of a previously treacherous Oval pitch where all 22 players had batted the previous day. Rain forced an abandonment with Surrey under pressure.

Australia news

Botha a 'natural-born leader' - Berry

Mar 31, 2012: South Australia's coach Darren Berry has described the state's new captain Johan Botha as a fierce, ruthless international competitor who will bring natural leadership qualities to the Redbacks

South Africa news

Botha to captain South Australia

Mar 31, 2012: Johan Botha will be released from his Cricket South Africa national contract after the ICC World Twenty20 in September to take up the captaincy of South Australia

Australia news

Klinger sweeps South Australia awards

Mar 24, 2012: South Australia's captain Michael Klinger dominated the state's awards night on Friday, being named the Redbacks' best player in the Sheffield Shield and the Ryobi Cup, and the best Adelaide Strikers T20 player for the summer

County news

Hughes' Worcestershire arrival delayed

Mar 8, 2012: Worcestershire have been forced to swap the dashing strokeplay of Phillip Hughes with the more measured approach of his fellow Australian Michael Klinger because Hughes' arrival at New Road has been delayed until late May due to his involvement in Austral