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Australia news

Hussey undecided on Western Australia future

Apr 24, 2013: The retired Test batsman Michael Hussey has not yet decided if he will play on for Western Australia next summer

Dhaka Gladiators v Khulna Royal Bengals, BPL 2012-13

Ashraful ton charges Dhaka to victory

Feb 11, 2013: Chasing 177, Mohammad Ashraful struck his maiden Twenty20 century to guide Dhaka Gladiators to a six-wicket win over Khulna Royal Bengals

Big Bash League 2012-13

Injured Samuels to be replaced by Alex Hales

Jan 8, 2013: Melbourne Renegades will replace Marlon Samuels with England player Alex Hales after the West Indian was ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash League due to an eye injury

Heat v Hurricanes, BBL 2012-13, Brisbane

Birt, Shah blow Heat away

Dec 9, 2012: A half-century from Travis Birt and some crisp hitting from Owais Shah helped Hobart Hurricanes to a comfortable two-wicket win over Brisbane Heat at the Gabba

Nagenahira Nagas v Ruhuna Royals, SLPL, Colombo

Nagenahira take rain-hit opener

Aug 11, 2012: Nagenahira Nagas prevailed by five runs in a rain-curtailed SLPL curtain-raiser against Ruhuna Royals at the R Premadasa Stadium

Australia news

Hogg returns for Scorchers, Blizzard joins Hurricanes

Jul 10, 2012: Aiden Blizzard has become the first player to change teams during the Big Bash League contract window, signing with the Hobart Hurricanes after playing with the Adelaide Strikers last summer

Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars, BBL, Hobart

Fastest BBL ton at the Wright time for Stars

Jan 9, 2012: Luke Wright thumped an extraordinary 117 from 60 deliveries with eight fours and nine sixes to launch the Melbourne Stars up to third position on a very congested Big Bash League table

Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2011-12, Brisbane

Heat upset Hurricanes in thriller

Jan 6, 2012: The Brisbane Heat have pulled off the upset of the season by holding on for a nail-biting three-run victory over the previously undefeated Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba

Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers, BBL, Hobart

All-round Hurricanes ease to big win

Dec 21, 2011: The Hobart Hurricanes are probably the most unassuming and underrated side in the Big Bash League, but they are fast becoming the team to beat after another polished all-round display to dispose of the Sydney Sixers by 42 runs

Big Bash League 2011-12

Hilfenhaus spell leads Hurricanes to victory

Dec 18, 2011: With all eyes on Australian Test incumbents Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey it was Test-discard Ben Hilfenhaus who stole the show at the WACA

Victoria v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield, MCG, 4th day

Warriors achieve tall target

Nov 14, 2011: A century to Liam Davis and contrasting innings by Wes Robinson, Adam Voges and Travis Birt allowed Western Australia to defeat Victoria in a mighty fourth innings pursuit

Victoria v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield, MCG, 2nd day

Match in balance after bowlers' day

Nov 12, 2011: A team performance from Victoria's bowlers on the second day of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG gave their side the edge against Western Australia, before Mitchell Marsh fought back with quick wickets

Australian news

Warriors aim to be clever with Cameron

Jun 21, 2011: Western Australia have launched an off-season raid on the eastern states, having added Nathan Rimmington, Travis Birt and Mark Cameron to their squad for 2011-12

Australian news

Western Australia sign Birt, Cameron, Rimmington

Jun 21, 2011: Western Australia have launched an off-season raid on the eastern states, having added Nathan Rimmington, Travis Birt and Mark Cameron to their squad for 2011-12

New South Wales v Tasmania, Twenty20 Big Bash 2010-11, Sydney

Tigers go top after tight finish

Jan 19, 2011: Rana Naved-ul-Hasan held his nerve in a chaotic final over and Tasmania won by two runs against New South Wales to go top of the Big Bash table

Victoria v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne, 3rd day

Siddle helps set up tight final day

Oct 27, 2010: Peter Siddle enjoyed a strong workout in the lead-up to the Ashes but Travis Birt kept Tasmania on track to set up a fascinating final day at the MCG

New South Wales v Tasmania, Ryobi Cup, Sydney

Cowan and Birt deliver big win for Tasmania

Oct 22, 2010: Ed Cowan and Travis Birt continued Tasmania's undefeated run in the Ryobi Cup by setting up a 72-run victory over New South Wales, who were on top at the halfway mark

Australia A v Sri Lanka A, 3rd one-dayer, Brisbane

Stunning Silva century give Sri Lanka series

Jul 10, 2010: Chamara Silva sent a strong reminder of his abilities to the national selectors with a counterattacking 84-ball 104 that swept the visitors to a thrilling two-wicket victory and sealed the series 2-0

Australia A v Sri Lanka A, 1st one-dayer, Townsville

Perera and Jeevan Mendis set up Sri Lankan win

Jul 4, 2010: Jeevan Mendis and Thissara Perera combined to hand Sri Lanka A their first win on the tour of Australia

Western Australia v Tasmania, FR Cup, Perth

Birt muscles Tasmania into final

Feb 17, 2010: Tasmania gained a chance to push for their fourth domestic one-day trophy