Australia Domestic Season, 2008/09 news from Cricinfo.com

Carseldine 'movie' now stars Ian Healy Trophy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There were times when Lee Carseldine, the Ian Healy Trophy winner, was so sick he couldn't even consider playing cricket again

Marsh stands down as Tasmania's captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

George Bailey will take over as Tasmania's captain next summer after Dan Marsh decided to reduce his duties as his career winds down

Watson wants to join the Blues

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson looks like leaving Queensland and crossing the border to New South Wales so he can live with his Sydney-based partner

Love steps down without final wish

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Martin Love would have swapped his farewell century for two ducks in the Sheffield Shield final if it meant Queensland won the trophy

Unbeaten Victoria grab the Sheffield Shield

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Victoria's season of dominance was confirmed as the one-sided final ended in a draw and the home players celebrated

Victoria inflict more pain in preparation for Shield win

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Victoria upgraded their chances from a trophy-winning draw to a comprehensive win before deciding to inflict more pain on Queensland

White and Wade steer Victoria closer to Sheffield Shield

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Victoria's already strong hold on the Sheffield Shield increased as Cameron White and Matthew Wade half-centuries combined with more rain

Cox uncertain over role of spinners

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Jamie Cox, the Australia selector, says there is still a definite place for spinners in the modern game, but he is unsure what it is

Queensland nervous after rain washes out second day

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Queensland's hopes in the Sheffield Shield final have been dampened after rain ruined the second day

Symonds keeps Bulls in touch after Hussey and Rogers fire

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

David Hussey's 113 and 105 from Chris Rogers lifted Victoria, but they slipped to 6 for 281 at stumps after a burst from Andrew Symonds

Dominant Victoria plan to avoid final slip

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Victoria have had no problems this season except in finals and have one game to fix the problem

Hughes wins more recognition with Sheffield Shield prize

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Phillip Hughes has been named the Sheffield Shield Player of the Year

Jewell chases winning feeling

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nick Jewell says there is a different feel in Victoria's squad as the players push to end their losing streak in domestic finals

North leads in teams of the year

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Marcus North's strong end to the season has continued with him being named captain of the Sheffield Shield and FR Cup teams of the year

Recovering Queensland consider options for final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Queensland have followed up their awful result against Victoria in the last preliminary game of the season by naming a 15-man squad for Friday's final

Bandy holds firm as Blues finish last

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

New South Wales' title defence ended in the wooden spoon after David Bandy's 87 not out guided Western Australia to safety with help from rain

Cosgrove hundred ends Tasmania's final hopes

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Final warm-up ends in draw after Victoria's 806

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Queensland have four days of relief before running into Victoria again and they will look for revenge in the final

Hodge demoralises Queensland with 261

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Brad Hodge hurt Queensland during his marathon 261 before Victoria tried to crush them by batting on to a massive 5 for 656

Khawaja's 172 leaves Warriors in danger of finishing bottom

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Usman Khawaja earned consecutive centuries as New South Wales spied a way out of last place following another fine day against Western Australia

Butterworth slips into match-winning mode

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

The allrounder Luke Butterworth had a dream day to give Tasmania the advantage in their push to reach the Sheffield Shield final

Warner and Khawaja build on New South Wales gains

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

David Warner's first-class debut took on a similar tempo to his international starts for Australia as he arrived to help push New South Wales' lead to 136

Tigers claw their way back in tight encounter

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Tasmania stormed into contention for the Sheffield Shield final by taking advantage of a sloppy South Australia

Hodge and Rogers drive into nervous Queensland

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Brad Hodge and Chris Rogers warmed up for next week's final with centuries that left Queensland in a worrying position after two days

Blues take control in battle of the cellar dwellers

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

New South Wales started well in their bid to avoid finishing the season with the wooden spoon

Bailey's 123 gives Tasmania hope for the final

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

George Bailey fought to keep Tasmania's season alive with a gallant 123 to overcome a horrible start against South Australia

Watson shows his style as Queensland's saviour

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Love opens up as Bulls chase spot in final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Martin Love will open the batting for Queensland as they attempt to stay ahead of Tasmania and gain a spot in next week's Sheffield Shield final

Clark left out of New South Wales squad

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark has been left out of the New South Wales squad for the Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia at the SCG on Thursday to nurse his injured elbow

Tasmania left to fight for final berth

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Brett Geeves stung Victoria with six wickets but his career-best bowling figures were not enough to keep Tasmania's chances of a win alive and the match drifted to a draw

Christian leads Redbacks to comfortable success

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

South Australia moved to fourth with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Western Australia

Cutting rips through tail as Bulls roar to second

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Queensland wasted little time moving into second place after sealing an innings-and-129-run victory over New South Wales before lunch

Pattinson shows fine style before Bushrangers slip

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Darren Pattinson reminded Victoria of his potential with five wickets as they stayed on top of Tasmania until a late slump

South Australia eye victory over limping Warriors

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

South Australia's brave push to stay in contention for the Sheffield Shield final may be futile despite their outclassing of Western Australia

Hopes runs hot after Love double-century

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Martin Love led with an outstanding 219 as Queensland were on the verge of regaining second spot

Harris hundred lifts South Australia's hopes

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

The opener Daniel Harris put South Australia on track for a commanding total after his 124 set the platform for their 5 for 325

Centurion Wade shows Tasmania what they missed

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Matthew Wade's first Sheffield Shield century hurt his former team as Victoria continued to control the match at Bellerive Oval

Queensland in good health after lots of Love

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Martin Love left a memorable display in his farewell to the Gabba as his 118 not out was responsible for handing Queensland a 97-run lead

Clark swings closer to county stint

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stuart Clark could be the beneficiary of southern English hospitality in his bid to return to full fitness for the Ashes series

Cleary stands up as Western Australia stutter

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Mark Cleary's four wickets led South Australia as they dismissed Western Australia for 243 on a rain-shortened opening day

Victoria take control to make hosts pay

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Victoria dominated Tasmania's bowlers as they turned what should have been a difficult day into an impressive total of 5 for 366 at Bellerive Oval

Khawaja century saves the Blues

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Usman Khawaja showed his emerging strength with an unbeaten 109 that rescued New South Wales

Bird shot down for illegal action

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Aaron Bird, the New South Wales fast bowler, has been suspended for an illegal bowling action

Leading Bushrangers look to old and new

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Victoria's big-name batsmen are back in the run into the Sheffield Shield final

Watson back for Queensland's finals race

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson will play as a batsman for Queensland in his return to high-level action after another bout of stress fractures

Martin Love ready to retire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Martin Love, who played five Tests for Australia and is Queensland's highest run-scorer, will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the season

Queensland pull off great escape to take title

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A stunning Queensland revival handed Victoria their third consecutive one-day final defeat

Victoria battle to end one-day trophy drought

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Cricinfo previews the FR Cup final between Victoria and Queensland

MCG unlikely to host Shield final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A concert to raise money for the Victorian bushfire victims is expected to force the Sheffield Shield final away from the MCG

Calm Marsh guides Tasmania to second spot

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

The captain Dan Marsh showed a cool head as Tasmania completed a fine comeback against Western Australia

Redbacks stop Queensland from staging one-day final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Queensland has missed a golden opportunity to host the FR Cup final after losing to South Australia in their final preliminary match

Ferguson and Henriques called to Centre of Excellence

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Callum Ferguson, the Australia one-day international, will be part of the Centre of Excellence intake along with Moises Henriques

Bushrangers run through NSW for innings win

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

The under-manned Victoria gave another example of why they are the team to beat for the Sheffield Shield

Dorey stands tall before Warriors slump

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Brett Dorey continued his impressive year with a five-wicket haul but he will need a repeat performance if Western Australia are to move to second

Redbacks sneak home despite Hartley century

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Queensland's lower order collapsed in a frenetic finish to hand South Australia a valuable 19-run victory

Robinson bucks trend on bowlers' day

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Wes Robinson provided the only batting highlight on a day dominated by the seamers at Bellerive Oval, where Tasmania closed the first day struggling in reply to 189

Near-miss for Hodge but Victoria find their mark

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Brad Hodge missed a hundred by two runs as he was responsible for building a healthy lead for Victoria against New South Wales

Mail comes to the rescue for New South Wales

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Greg Mail registered his ninth first-class century and New South Wales needed the contribution as they struggled to 227 against Victoria

Bailey breaks free after summer in the wilderness

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Cullen Bailey's first Sheffield Shield game in more than a year has been a success with his career-best figures allowing South Australia to chase outright points against Queensland

Manou provides Queensland with more headaches

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

South Australia held the upper hand against an ailing Queensland as the visitors finished the second day 337 behind

Lillee called to monitor Watson comeback

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson is looking to Dennis Lillee for help in his recovery from another back stress fracture

North hundred avoids wooden spoon for Warriors

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Luke Butterworth's career-best 114 made him a hero, but he had lost the status by the end of the match when his final five balls went for 18

Bulls hurt by Cosgrove ton and Harris injury

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Centuries to Daniel Harris and Mark Cosgrove compounded a miserable opening day for Queensland, who lost their strike bowler Ryan Harris for what could be the rest of the Sheffield Shield season

Rogers guides Victoria into one-day final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Victoria's stand-in captain Chris Rogers helped book his team a place in the one-day final by guiding a solid chase of 246 against New South Wales at the MCG

Redbacks recall Bailey and Cosgrove

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The legspinner Cullen Bailey, the forgotten man in Australia's slow-bowling stocks, has been called into the South Australia squad for his first state appearance of the season

Ronchi axed by Western Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Luke Ronchi's status as the backup wicketkeeper to Brad Haddin in the national side has taken a blow after Ronchi was dropped from Western Australia's team for their final one-day match of the season

Bulls demolish Victoria to earn finals spot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A devastating eight overs from Ben Laughlin and Nathan Rimmington sent Victoria crashing to a huge defeat and confirmed Queensland's place in the FR Cup decider

Noffke ruled out of one-day match

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ashley Noffke has been ruled out of Queensland's important FR Cup match against Victoria on Wednesday due to concern over his ongoing back problem

Redbacks breeze to victory after Warriors slump

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

South Australia eased to an eight-wicket win over Western Australia to move from the bottom third of the table

Symonds finds some form on grade scene

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Things might be starting to look a bit brighter for Andrew Symonds after his eventful but unproductive season

Tigers stay alive after Birt blasts 86

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Victoria will have to wait to confirm their hosting rights for the FR Cup final after Tasmania knocked over the competition leaders

Fiery Harwood sets up big win for Victoria

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Callum Ferguson made a well-timed 89 two days before his likely ODI debut but his South Australia side went down to Victoria by six wickets at the MCG

McGain prepared to shoulder spin responsibilities

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bryce McGain is back to 100% after shoulder surgery and is hoping to be in the Australian selectors' plans for the South Africa tour

McGain grabs five in Victoria's tight win

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Bryce McGain all but secured his place on the tour of South Africa and a spot in the final for Victoria with a five-wicket haul that delivered the Bushrangers a tense 25-run win at the MCG

Cameron wraps up comprehensive NSW win

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Mark Cameron gained four wickets as New South Wales shut down Tasmania's push for survival to gain a 114-run win

Dorey grabs 11 in Western Australia win

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:04 GMT

Western Australia raced to a three-day victory over Queensland at the Gabba to repay Brett Dorey for his maiden ten-wicket match haul

McDonald and Rogers set Victoria on track

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Andrew McDonald did his chances of a South African trip no harm with a six-wicket haul that helped Victoria claim first-innings points despite Graham Manou's first century of the summer. At the close, Victoria had extended their lead to 281 thanks largely

Hughes rolls on as Blues take charge

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Phillip Hughes strengthened his case to tour South Africa with an unbeaten 82 but Phil Jaques failed again as New South Wales built a commanding lead in Newcastle

Thornely joins century list as Blues dominate

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Dominic Thornely and his New South Wales team-mates piled on the runs during a massive first innings of 4 for 521 declared

Symonds slips again but Queensland stay ahead

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Andrew Symonds failed for the second time after Queensland sneaked ahead of Western Australia by gaining an 11-run lead on first innings

Ferguson and Manou fight for South Australia

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Callum Ferguson kept South Australia afloat with an unbeaten 79 as the visitors recovered against the leaders Victoria to be 4 for 258 at stumps

Jewell sparkles with hot century

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Nick Jewell fought through steamy conditions to register his sixth first-class century as Victoria were forced to battle on the opening day

Hughes stands tall for South Africa tour with 151

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Phillip Hughes shone with a perfectly timed 151 against Tasmania

Dorey grabs six after Bulls rely on Love

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:18 GMT

Bird ordered for tests on suspect action

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Aaron Bird, the New South Wales fast bowler, has been reported for a suspect action for the second time in three seasons

McGain to make first-class return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The legspinner Bryce McGain will begin his push for a Test debut when he returns to first-class cricket for Victoria in their Sheffield Shield match on Friday

Carseldine ton sets up Queensland triumph

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Lee Carseldine continued his brilliant career renaissance with his second one-day century of the season as Queensland went one step closer to a place in the final with their 61-run win over Western Australia

Clark and Jaques set for state comebacks

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stuart Clark and Phil Jaques will both have an opportunity to impress the national selectors ahead of the tour of South Africa when they return to the New South Wales Sheffield Shield side on Friday

McCullum defends New South Wales move

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand wicketkeeper, has termed his much-debated move to play Twenty20 for New South Wales as innovative and one that could add "tremendous value" to his domestic side, Otago

Symonds apologises for McCullum comment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Andrew Symonds has delivered a public statement of apology for his "a lump of s..." remark about New Zealand's Brendon McCullum

Clark looks long-term after surgery

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stuart Clark, the Australia fast bowler, hopes to play for another three or four years after being encouraged by his recovery from elbow surgery

More setbacks for Symonds comeback

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Andrew Symonds' latest off-field trouble was not eased by a strong performance during his return from knee surgery

Hodge books Victoria's Champions League spot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A hamstring injury couldn't prevent Brad Hodge from carrying an under-strength Victoria into the Champions League in India with a half-century that put their small chase back on track after early wobbles

Victoria angry at Twenty20 decision

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Victoria have been left fuming by Cricket Australia's decision not to allow their star batsmen Cameron White and David Hussey to play in Wednesday's Twenty20 preliminary final against Queensland

Big names ruled out of 'million dollar' domestic final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Cricket Australia has refused a request from Queensland to allow members of the national one-day squad to appear in Wednesday's preliminary final

Warriors exit as Queensland finish second

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Western Australia's hopes of regaining their place in the postponed Champions League were shattered as Queensland sealed their spot in the finals

Katich lets Jaques and Hughes open for NSW

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich, the Australia opener, will drop down the order for New South Wales

Pomersbach suspended by Western Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Western Australia have suspended their batsman Luke Pomersbach for Thursday's Twenty20 match against Queensland after he failed to show up for a club game on the weekend

Krejza stars in Tasmania win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tasmania have kept their hopes of making the finals alive with a comfortable 28-run win over New South Wales

Carseldine and Reardon knock out South Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Lee Carseldine's unbeaten 47-ball 67 shepherded Queensland to a seven-wicket victory in Brisbane which knocked South Australia out of the KFC Big Bash