John Polack

Astle does it by the book on fine day for tourists

To overcome Queensland's bowlers, you need to think and play positively

01-Nov-2001•John Polack

Australians follow predictable line as Test team is named

The worst kept secret in town

31-Oct-2001•John Polack

Weather wins the day in Melbourne

After three days of rather ordinary weather in Melbourne, it was probably unreasonable to expect that as many as 110 overs could be bowled on the fourth and final day of this Pura Cup match between Victoria and Queensland at Punt Road.

27-Oct-2001•John Polack

Play abandoned on third day at Punt Road

Not so much as a ball was bowled at Punt Road in Melbourne today, persistent rain ending all hopes of play on the scheduled third day of the Pura Cup match between Victoria and Queensland.

26-Oct-2001•John Polack

Heavy going for Bushrangers after Bulls' tailenders thrive

Keen to overcome an opponent that has grossly frustrated it in each of the last two Finals of this competition, Victoria only encountered more annoyance on the second day of the Pura Cup match against Queensland at Punt Road in Melbourne today.

25-Oct-2001•John Polack

Australians take possession of Test championship trophy

Australia has today officially taken possession of Test cricket's world championship trophy.

24-Oct-2001•John Polack

Hayden, Warne take turns to shine amid the gloom

As long as they had taken the precaution of packing sunscreen as well as a coat, and perhaps even an umbrella for the journey home, spectators at the opening of this Pura Cup match between Victoria and Queensland couldn't have had too many grounds

24-Oct-2001•John Polack

Former Warrior in line for appearance against old state

his old state after being included in the Tasmanian squad which will visit Perth for ING and Pura Cup matches this week.

22-Oct-2001•John Polack

Ponting, Cox extend run feast

Tasmanian captain Ricky Ponting used it as an opportunity to make history

20-Oct-2001•John Polack

Wright, Watson combine to win over Waugh

It wasn't Wednesday and Walcott, Worrell and Weekes were not immediately in sight

19-Oct-2001•John Polack

Bevan's rescue act interrupts Tasmania

This was a day of Pura Cup cricket that started with window cleaners interrupting play

18-Oct-2001•John Polack

Tigers' casualty list lengthens

With an injury crisis already afflicting South Australia, fellow small state Tasmania is starting to suffer its own nightmare as the new Australian first-class season moves into just its second day.

17-Oct-2001•John Polack

Cox stands tall again as Tasmania dominates

The Tasmanian Cricket Association has all but put the finishing touches on a spectacular new grandstand at its home ground

17-Oct-2001•John Polack

On the campaign trail

Perhaps it's fitting that the opening passages of the 2001-02 domestic first-class season will be played out against the backdrop of a Federal election campaign

16-Oct-2001•John Polack

Redbacks' injury woes take another turn for the worse

South Australia's injury woes have taken another turn for the worse today with confirmation that left arm pace bowler Brett Swain will be out of action for at least the next month.

15-Oct-2001•John Polack

Blues prevail in run orgy

Spare a thought for Shane Lee and Ricky Ponting

14-Oct-2001•John Polack

World one-day championship draws closer

Test cricket's newly-introduced world championship system may soon be matched by an equivalent model for one-day internationals.

12-Oct-2001•John Polack

Veletta eyes new challenge

Michael Veletta still loves a challenge

11-Oct-2001•John Polack

Selectors keep faith in Tigers' late bloomers

Tasmania's selectors have kept faith in the two line-ups that delivered the state late success in 2000-01 in the naming of the ING Cup and Pura Cup squads that will travel to Sydney this week to tackle New South Wales.

08-Oct-2001•John Polack

Gilchrist launches journey into cyberspace

From very early in his career, Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has appeared to be fast-tracking toward success

08-Oct-2001•John Polack

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