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Format changes, complacency hurt Bailey's Ashes hopes

May 1, 2013: George Bailey has conceded that he struggled with constantly changing formats last summer, which contributed to his least productive Sheffield Shield campaign since his maiden season in 2004-05

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Damien Wright joins Tasmania as assistant coach

May 1, 2013: Damien Wright will return to Tasmania next summer as coach of the Hobart Hurricanes and an assistant to the Tigers' new head coach Daniel Marsh

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Clive Rose signs with Tasmania

Apr 19, 2013: Clive Rose, the left-arm spinner who made his first-class debut for Victoria in February, has joined Tasmania on a one-year contract

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Krejza loses Tasmania contract

Apr 9, 2013: The former Test offspinner Jason Krejza faces an uncertain future after he was not offered a contract with Tasmania for the coming season

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 4th day

Faulkner, Paine build huge lead for Tasmania

Mar 25, 2013: James Faulkner and Tim Paine's 161-run stand snuffed out Queensland's chances of claiming the Sheffield Shield title as Tasmania finished the day with a lead of 434 runs

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 3rd day

Gulbis takes Tasmania closer to title

Mar 24, 2013: A rain delay and some good bowling from the home side affected Queensland's chances of taking a lead over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield final, as they finished at 185 for 7

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 2nd day

Butterworth takes Tigers past 400

Mar 23, 2013: Jordan Silk's hard-fought century, followed by a counter-attack from Luke Butterworth and James Faulkner, helped Tasmania post a stiff total

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield final, Hobart, 1st day

Silk, Cosgrove give Tasmania a strong start

Mar 22, 2013: Tasmania openers Jordan Silk and Mark Cosgrove played cautiously to give their side a strong start on the first day of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland

Tasmania v Queensland, Sheffield Shield Final, Hobart

Ponting favours tough batting school

Mar 21, 2013: It has seldom been tougher to make runs in the Sheffield Shield than it has been this season. Ricky Ponting has fit right in.

Sheffield Shield, Tasmania v Victoria

Silk, Faulkner power Tasmania into final

Mar 17, 2013:

Tasmania v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 2nd day

Bowlers give Tasmania control

Mar 15, 2013: Victoria's batsmen failed to take proper advantage of the start their openers Chris Rogers and Rob Quiney had provided as Tasmania fought back on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at Bellerive Oval

Tasmania v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 1st day

Ponting ton makes it Tasmania's day

Mar 14, 2013: Ricky Ponting clattered his third Sheffield Shield century of the summer as Tasmania maintained their late push to reach the competition final

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Doolan, Cosgrove give Tasmania big lead

Mar 9, 2013: Sturdy innings by Alex Doolan and Mark Cosgrove allowed Tasmania to establish an advantage of 180 over Queensland at the Gabba with a day of the Sheffield Shield match remaining

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Burns ton gives Queensland lead

Mar 8, 2013: Joe Burns' sure-handed century took Queensland to first-innings points over Tasmania before a late burst of wickets kept the Tigers in the contest on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba

Queensland v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Brisbane

Harris gets three as Tigers fight

Mar 7, 2013: Ryan Harris' three wickets in his return to first-class cricket after an 11-month absence ensured Queensland did not allow Tasmania to get away

WA v Tas, Sheffield Shield, Perth

Warriors complete stirring comeback

Feb 24, 2013: Western Australia completed a stirring comeback victory over Tasmania on the final morning of the Sheffield Shield match at the WACA ground

WA v Tas, Sheffield Shield, Perth

Warriors in sight of stunning victory

Feb 23, 2013: A remarkable rearguard by Western Australia has taken the Warriors to within six runs of victory over Tasmania with a day remaining

WA v Tas, Sheffield Shield, Perth

Ponting builds big lead for Tigers

Feb 22, 2013: Ricky Ponting led Tasmania to a what appeared a decisive lead after Luke Butterworth razed Western Australia's first innings for 97 on day two

County news

Surrey bring in Ponting as Smith cover

Feb 21, 2013: Surrey have pulled off a second major signing by securing the services of Ricky Ponting for June and July this season.

WA v Tasmania, Ryobi Cup, Perth

Tigers win sets up Vic v Qld final

Feb 19, 2013: A thrilling century by Mitchell Marsh on his return to Western Australia's side was not enough to prevent Tasmania from completing a 51-run victory at the WACA Ground