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County news

Northants injury crisis grows

Apr 1, 2014: Northamptonshire's injury problems are growing ahead of the start of the new season

County news

Wakely injury blow to Northants

Mar 17, 2014: An injury to overshadowed Northamptonshire's pre-season preparation in the T20 Barbados Cup tournament at the Kensington Oval

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

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Bird cleared for South Africa tour

Jan 30, 2014: Fast bowler Jackson Bird has been cleared to join Australia on their Test tour of South Africa after he was earlier in doubt due to a back injury

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Faulkner ruled out of South Africa Test tour

Jan 28, 2014: James Faulkner has been ruled out of Australia's Test tour of South Africa due to a knee injury and Shaun Marsh and Jackson Bird are still in doubt and will remain in Australia for further assessment while the rest of the squad departs on Wednesday

Australia news

Australia fret over Bird back injury

Jan 26, 2014: Australia fast bowler Jackson Bird's participation in South Africa was left in doubt after he was pulled out of a warm-up appearance due to a back complaint.

County news

Northants confirm three for IPL auction

Jan 24, 2014: This year's IPL auction takes on increased significance for county cricket and Northamptonshire are the latest club to confirm they will have a vested interest on February 12

Australia in South Africa 2013-14

Bailey axed, Marsh back in Test squad

Jan 20, 2014: George Bailey has been axed from Australia's Test squad after playing in all five Ashes victories this summer, with Shaun Marsh and Alex Doolan included for the upcoming tour of South Africa

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, BBL 2013-14, MCG

Wright, Bird power Stars to win in opener

Dec 20, 2013: After losing to the Melbourne Renegades twice last season, the Melbourne Stars exacted revenge on their cross-town rivals in dazzling style on the opening night of the Big Bash League 2013-14

County news

Northants complete squad with Jackson Bird

Oct 29, 2013: Northamptonshire have signed Australia fast bowler Jackson Bird for 2014, completing their squad for their return to Division One of the County Championship next season.

The Investec Ashes 2013

Signs of development but much to do

Aug 26, 2013: Australia's Ashes performance wasn't far off what was expected: a wholehearted, often impressive, bowling attack but an inconsistent batting order, although there are signs of promise

The Investec Ashes 2013

Bird flies home with back pain

Aug 22, 2013: The casualty list among Australia's fast bowlers has grown with Jackson Bird set to fly home from England with pain in his lower back

The Investec Ashes 2013

Caution surrounds Harris' Oval prospects

Aug 13, 2013: Ryan Harris is no certainty to play in the final Investec Ashes Test at The Oval as Australia's selectors consider his long-term importance ahead of the home Ashes series later this year

Eng v Aus, 4th Investec Test, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Australia's economy brings great value

Aug 9, 2013: Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle have led Australia's bowling in this series, but it was their other three team-mates who stole the show in an opening day battle of patience and discipline

England v Australia, 4th Investec Test, Chester-le-Street

Bird in line if Harris not risked

Aug 7, 2013: Jackson Bird could play his first Test of this Ashes tour after being named in Australia's 12 for the fourth Investec Test at Chester-le-Street, starting on Friday

The Investec Ashes 2013

Australia left with ifs and buts

Jul 29, 2013: The tour match at Hove wasn't enough to identify a definitive Australia XI for Old Trafford. A few individual performances stood out, as did the catching, which was dreadful

Sussex v Australians, Tour match, Hove, 2nd day

Bird's numbers proving hard to ignore

Jul 27, 2013: Jackson Bird just keeps taking wickets. Eleven at 16.18 in his only two Tests. Nine at 24.00 for Australia A and the Australians in England this yea

Sussex v Australians, Tour match, Hove, 2nd day

Taylor and Bird make Test auditions

Jul 27, 2013: If the second day in Hove was a Test audition, Jackson Bird and James Taylor would be expecting call-backs

A schoolboy curse?

Jul 26, 2013: From Donald Bradman to Michael Clarke, state school graduates have dominated the ranks of Australian Test teams. What are private schools doing wrong?

The Investec Ashes 2013

Ashes attacks: Dizzy and the Dazzler weigh in

Jul 6, 2013: Jason Gillespie and Darren Gough run the rule over England's and Australia's fast bowling