Ashley Noffke

Aussies back in the saddle in Jamaica

Philip Henderson Australia stepped up preparations for the opening match of their West Indies cricket tour with a lengthy net and field session at Sabina Park.

Simpson confirmed as Bulls captain

Allrounder Chris Simpson has been confirmed as Queensland's new cricket captain.

Australia cricketers talking up Windies

Adrian Warren Australia's team leaders are looking beyond recent statistics and talking up the West Indies as they prepare to hit the Caribbean.

Ponting's team wins IPL opener

The Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition has begun in Bangalore, with Australian captain Ricky Ponting's side scoring a crushing opening night win.

Lights, camera, action for IPL

Adam Cooper Ricky Ponting and Anil Kumble will be locking horns once again when the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off this weekend.

Paceman Harris to run with Qld Bulls

After missing out on opener Chris Rogers, the Queensland Bulls have secured South Australian paceman Ryan Harris on a three-season deal.

Chris Rogers bucked by cricket selectors

By Jim Morton Disgruntled batsman Chris Rogers' reason for quitting Western Australia has also cost him a lucrative national contract.

Casson, MacGill in Test squad to Windies

NSW wrist spinner Beau Casson has been included in Australia's 15-man Test cricket squad for next month's tour to the West Indies.

Qld cricketer Watson denies NSW shift

By Jim Morton Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has doused speculation of a NSW switch by assuring Queensland officials he will remain a Bull next season.

Katich, Elliott claim cricket awards

NSW captain Simon Katich's stellar season with the bat has earned the former Test player the Pura Cup player of the season award.

Vics 1-0 after bowling Bulls out for 191

Victoria lost a wicket on the last ball of the day after dismissing Queensland for 191 on day one of their Pura Cup cricket match at the MCG.

Wade cut from Bushrangers squad

By Roger Vaughan Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade's shock axing leads a number of player changes for Victoria's Pura Cup match against Queensland starting on Friday at the MCG.

Gillespie defiant but Bulls beat SA

By Daniel Brettig Jimmy Maher and Jason Gillespie have farewelled Australian cricket in customary fashion at Adelaide Oval.

Watson supreme as Bulls gore Redbacks

By Daniel Brettig Queenslanders Shane Watson and Chris Hartley dominated South Australia's bowlers before the local batsmen crumbled.

Love and Watson shepherd Bulls to points

By Daniel Brettig Martin Love and Shane Watson ensured South Australia paid for an ordinary first day's batting by guiding Queensland to first innings points.

Bulls rip through Redbacks for 237

By Daniel Brettig Jason Gillespie's last appearance failed to bring out anything special in South Australia's batting as the Redbacks were dismissed for 237 by Queensland.

Gillespie's retirement kept quiet

By Daniel Brettig Jason Gillespie's last appearance in a South Australian cap will take place from Friday against Queensland in the Pura Cup match at Adelaide Oval.

Noffke collects state player award

By Roger Vaughan Queensland cricketer Ashley Noffke capped 12 months of career-best form by winning the State Player of the Year award at the Allan Border Medal presentation.

Swan hopes to fill big shoes at Bulls

Chris Swan will have first crack at filling the boots of retired Qld great Michael Kasprowicz when he lines up in this weekend's Pura Cup clash against SA.