Peter Handscomb

Rob Quiney led a strong batting performance by the Victoria top order to leave Western Australia with a difficult target to chase on the final day of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG

Chris Rogers anchored Victoria's innings before a Chadd Sayers burst with the second new ball pulled South Australia back into the contest

Gary Putland and South Australia completed a memorable week in Melbourne with a four-wicket victory over Victoria in the domestic limited overs match at the MCG

Cameron White led Victoria out of trouble with an unbeaten 88 after Gary Putland struck three times in one over to give South Australia the upper hand early on the first day in Melbourne

The veteran opener Chris Rogers has been offered a new contract with Victoria, a month after he spoke of his concerns at potentially being delisted by the state

Peter Handscomb scored his first century in first-class cricket and Rob Quiney also reached triple-figures on a good day for Victoria in Adelaide

Peter Handscomb chose a career in cricket instead of tennis and the rewards are now coming after his encouraging start to his domestic career

The debutant batsman Peter Handscomb showed impressive composure to keep Victoria steady on the second day at the Gabba, where they chipped away at Queensland's first innings of 355

Ricky Ponting, Mitchell Johnson and Michael Hussey are expected to play in next week's opening Sheffield Shield round to give them plenty of time in the middle ahead of the upcoming tour of South Africa

Victoria have axed the veteran trio of Dirk Nannes, Bryce McGain and Shane Harwood from their contract list for next summer