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Ashes tracker: Key questions remain around Australia's squad

Brendan Doggett put his case forward to be a reserve quick, but has any specialist opener done enough to be in the Test squad?

01-Nov-2025•Andrew McGlashan

Ashes tracker: Weatherald makes a statement as Boland primes for Perth

Marnus Labuschagne's early-season surge continued while legspinner Mitchell Swepson sent a reminder of his skills

20-Oct-2025•Andrew McGlashan

Ashes tracker: Labuschagne shines as Konstas stumbles

Labuschagne, Khawaja, Renshaw, Weatherald all make runs in Brisbane but NSW coach says selectors need to be wary of how tough the WACA pitch was for Konstas

08-Oct-2025•Andrew McGlashan and Alex Malcolm

Australia's Ashes 'bat-off' begins: Who could open against England?

The battle to partner Usman Khawaja in Perth begins with an Australia A series in India ahead of three Shield rounds before the first Ashes squad is picked

14-Sep-2025•Alex Malcolm

Ambidextrous Radhakrishnan looks to keep expanding his game

The ability to bowl with both arms, along with his developing top-order batting, makes the Tasmania allrounder a fascinating cricketer to follow

14-Sep-2025•Deivarayan Muthu

The Sheffield Shield is back - here's how things stand in the race for the final

A little over 11 points separate first from bottom as Australia's first-class tournament resumes after the BBL

07-Feb-2025•Andrew McGlashan

Offspin to pace, and a mountain of runs: Webster's rise to Test cricket

The allrounder hammered the door down for selection with his performance in domestic cricket and the call came in Sydney

02-Jan-2025•Andrew McGlashan

Sheffield Shield round-up: Openers stall, Smith frustrated, Carey flies

Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia came away with victories as the selectors watched closely

24-Oct-2024•Andrew McGlashan

Australia's selection race: who is in the running to face India?

There's one batting spot in the XI to fill for Perth, and maybe a reserve player as well

17-Oct-2024•Andrew McGlashan

Indore to Hobart: Kuhnemann's journey to revive his red-ball career

The left-arm spinner took 5 for 16 against India last year but has had precious little first-class cricket since then

01-Oct-2024•Alex Malcolm

Beau Webster, Tasmania's talisman: 'I'm absolutely ready for the next level'

The allrounder has scored more than 900 runs and taken 26 wickets to put himself in contention for the higher honours

18-Mar-2024•Tristan Lavalette

Sheffield Shield team of the season: Webster, Davies, McAndrew... and who else?

With the regular season concluded, ESPNcricinfo picks an XI from the standout performers. Argue away

14-Mar-2024•Andrew McGlashan

Sheffield Shield returns after BBL break with compelling contests in store

Just eight points separating table-toppers Tasmania and fifth-placed South Australia, while bottom-of-the-ladder Queensland could still make a late push

02-Feb-2024•Tristan Lavalette

How Jewell learnt to bat again and entered Australia debate

The left hander is not keen to talk about higher honours, but he is impressing the right people after a tough start to first-class cricket

01-Oct-2023•Alex Malcolm

WA clear leaders, but Queensland and Tasmania seek to catch up as Shield resumes

NSW keen to avoid last finish, as South Australia and Victoria also need a lift amidst absence of Australia's Test stars

08-Feb-2023•Tristan Lavalette

Nivethan Radhakrishnan, from Tamil Nadu to Tasmania, creating opportunities with both hands

He is more than just a novelty, as his progress up the ranks in Australian cricket shows

19-Jul-2021•Deivarayan Muthu

Sheffield Shield team of the season: Cameron Green and Nathan Lyon lead runs and wickets

Agree or disagree? A number of other players had strong claims to be in this side

07-Apr-2021•Andrew McGlashan

Sheffield Shield wrap: Pressure on Joe Burns, Mitchell Swepson's hub life, and Shaun Marsh as good as ever

A recap of the major talking points from the latest round of Shield matches

03-Nov-2020•Andrew McGlashan

Sheffield Shield catch-up: Allrounders to the fore, Test batsmen shine, and all eyes on Cameron Green

What has stood out from the opening two rounds?

23-Oct-2020•Andrew McGlashan

Selection radar: Who could push Australia claims in Sheffield Shield hub?

There will need to be a larger Test squad this season due to various Covid-19 restrictions with cover for all areas

02-Oct-2020•Andrew McGlashan

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