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Cosgrove returns to South Australia

Apr 9, 2014: Batsman Mark Cosgrove will return to play for South Australia next summer, four years after he was axed by the state and subsequently moved to Tasmania

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North claims top WA honour

Apr 4, 2014: In the morning, Marcus North announced his retirement. By the end of the evening he was being toasted by Western Australian cricket for another reason, as the winner of the Laurie Sawle Medal

Tasmania v SA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 3rd day

Gulbis makes history in massive Tasmania victory

Mar 13, 2014: Evan Gulbis made the second highest first-class score for a No.8 batsman and then took 4 for 7 to spearhead Tasmania's innings-and-316-run victory against South Australia

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

Gulbis ton all but ends South Australia's season

Mar 12, 2014: Evan Gulbis' maiden first-class century has left South Australia needing a miracle if they are to reach the Sheffield Shield final for the first time since 1995-96

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

Victoria v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Melbourne, 4th day

Butterworth leads Tasmania to draw

Mar 6, 2014: Victoria's press for a second win in the tournament was shut out by Luke Butterworth's third first-class century as Tasmania salvaged a draw in Melbourne

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

Stoinis hundred puts Victoria on top

Mar 4, 2014: Marcus Stoinis scored his maiden first-class century as Victoria took control on the second day of their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at the MCG

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

Victoria claim early advantage against Tasmania

Mar 3, 2014: In a battle of the bottom rung teams, Victoria made big strides against Tasmania on day one at the MCG

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

Tasmania quicks lead 183-run rout

Feb 23, 2014: Tasmania's fast bowlers made short work of Queensland in the fourth innings, needing only 50.4 overs to wrap up a 183-run win in Hobart

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

Hilfenhaus takes hat-trick on 17-wicket day

Feb 22, 2014: Ben Hilfenhaus' hat-trick was the headlining performance on a 17-wicket day in Hobart, and when the dust settled after the frenetic action, Queensland were left with a daunting target to chase

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

Burns resists Tasmania with fifty

Feb 21, 2014: Tasmania's lower-order batsmen made useful contributions to put up a competitive total, one that appeared stronger after the bowlers dismissed three Queensland batsmen cheaply

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

Tasmania slip, Cowan misses ton

Feb 20, 2014: Tasmania conceded significant ground by losing four wickets for 49 runs after a strong second-wicket partnership of 143 between Ed Cowan and Steven Cazzulino at Bellerive Oval.

WA v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 4th day

North and Voges lead Western Australia to victory

Feb 15, 2014: Adam Voges and Marcus North helped Western Australia chase down 256 to stay in contention for the Sheffield Shield final as they secured a four-wicket win over Tasmania in Perth

WA v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 3rd day

Bailey keeps Tasmania in the contest

Feb 14, 2014: A pair of wickets from Andrew Fekete late in the day gave Tasmania hope of victory in Perth, where Western Australia finished the third day at 2 for 27 in their chase of 256

WA v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 2nd day

Hilfenhaus takes six but WA take points

Feb 13, 2014: A six-wicket haul from Ben Hilfenhaus was not enough to prevent Western Australia claiming first-innings points at the WACA

WA v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 1st day

Hogan helps keep Tasmania in check

Feb 12, 2014: Michael Hogan and Nathan Coulter-Nile kept Tasmania in check on the first day of the Sheffield Shield match in Perth, where Western Australia were on top at stumps

Australia v England, 5th Test, Sydney

Doolan inspired by Ponting's words

Dec 30, 2013: Australia's potential No.3 for the Sydney Test, Alex Doolan has said it was not until Ricky Ponting told him last summer that he was good enough for Test cricket that he really believed in himself

Tasmania v WA, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 3rd day

Hogan bowls Western Australia to victory

Dec 10, 2013: A five-wicket haul from Michael Hogan delivered victory to Western Australia as Tasmania collapsed on the third day in Hobart

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

Mitchell Marsh helps Western Australia take charge

Dec 9, 2013: Mitchell Marsh enjoyed a strong all-round day as Western Australia took first-innings points on the second day against Tasmania in Hobart

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

Bancroft pushes Western Australia to 258

Dec 8, 2013: Cameron Bancroft missed out on the chance for his first century at first-class level as Western Australia were bowled out for 258 on the first day against Tasmania in Hobart