MacGill apologises to Blues teammates

Suspended leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has apologised to his New South Wales teammates for the two-match ban which could cost the Blues dearly in the battle for a Pura Cup final spot.

MacGill was last night suspended for crude and abusive behaviour in Sunday's ING Cup one-day match against Tasmania.

The ban has ruled MacGill - the Blues' leading wicket-taker this season - out of NSW's crucial Pura Cup game against Victoria at the MCG starting tomorrow.

NSW skipper Steve Waugh says MacGill apologised to him and teammates last night.

But Waugh says MacGill must now learn from his mistake and make sure he doesn't do it again.

MacGill has a poor disciplinary record, with several fines for crude and abusive behaviour prior to the weekend's misdemeanour.

If third-placed NSW is beaten by the second-placed Bushrangers, it would virtually rule the Blues out of a spot in this year's Pura Cup final.