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The two Gabbas

Nov 7, 2012: Brisbane's Test pitch is a different animal from the ones used in Shield games. An insider explains why

Sheffield Shield, 2011-12

States of anticipation

Oct 10, 2011:

Australia news

Players to watch this season

Oct 7, 2011: The 2011-12 Australian summer begins on Sunday with a one-day match between Queensland and Victoria, before the opening Sheffield Shield round starts on Tuesday. ESPNcricinfo looks at some of the young men to keep an eye on this season

On the road with Oz

Oct 6, 2011: A one-time Australia team manager, who travelled with the side to Sri Lanka, India and South Africa, looks back at the days when board members were in charge of teams on tour

'Every Shield game should aim to go late into day four'

Jul 25, 2011: The states need to look at producing pitches conducive to four-day cricket, and ensuring that younger players have mentors to turn to, says Queensland captain James Hopes

Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth, fourth day

The last day of summer

Mar 6, 2011: It brings with it wistfulness and a sense of loss

Michael Kasprowicz

Swing with a smile

Apr 28, 2009: Meeting one's heroes can often be a disappointment but not for this loyal Queenslander

Matthew Hayden

'Winning is in the fabric of our culture'

Nov 27, 2008: Australia's long-serving opener reflects on the qualities that has made his team the force it is

The departure of Ryan Harris

Quantity street not so sweet

Apr 16, 2008: South Australia have willingly lost Ryan Harris after he refused to accept their two-year deal

A better batsman than Bradman?

Oct 27, 2007: A player who many thought was a better batsman than the greatest of them all

Queensland bowlers turn farmers in the name of teamwork

Sitting on the fence

Aug 23, 2006: Mending fences is usually the domain of cricket administrators, but in Queensland the state's bowlers have built them in the pre-season's most novel and constructive exercise