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Hopes on way to Shield final

Hobart Queensland say captain James Hopes' absence to attend the birth of his daughter has not disrupted their preparations for the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania starting on Friday.

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Shield final: how slow can they go?

David Beniuk Tasmania will aim to grind Queensland's attack out of the Sheffield Shield final after a first day go-slow produced fewer than two runs an over.

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Tasmania well placed to win Shield after dogged first innings

Tasmania was in the driving seat late on day two of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at Bellerive. The Tigers were all out for 419 in their first innings.

Bulls defiant but Tigers in control of shield final

David Beniuk, Hobart Weary Queensland vow Sheffield Shield final not over after two days in the field.

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Rain helps Tasmania tighten grip on Shield

David Beniuk CRIK:Rain helps Tasmania tighten grip on Shield

Harris spell gives Queensland hope

David Beniuk A devastating spell from former Test paceman Ryan Harris delivered Queensland the miracle they needed on Monday to get back into the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania at Bellerive.

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Tasmania steadies in Shield final

Tim Paine and James Faulkner put Tasmania back in the box seat for the Sheffield Shield title after a Ryan Harris wrecking job had given Queensland a glimmer of hope.

Faulkner, Paine steady Tasmania

Hobart Tasmania back in box seat after Ryan Harris gives Queensland glimmer of hope.

Ponting grabs first trophy with Tasmania

David Beniuk Tasmania won the Sheffield Shield on Monday after a draw with Queensland in the final at Bellerive, handing champion Ricky Ponting his first trophy with his state two decades after his debut.

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Bulls claim title as Vics fall short

Jesse Hogan The Darren Lehmann-led revival of Queensland cricket continues. So too does Victoria's record of dominating the Ryobi Cup until the biggest match of the season.

Vics hope to right some wrongs at home

Jesse Hogan Another chapter in domestic cricket's dominant current rivalry will be written on Wednesday.

Spinner ropes in Bulls and lays claim for Ashes

Jesse Hogan It took just half an over to show why officials are lobbying for Fawad Ahmed's eligibility for Australia to be expedited.

Victoria must wait after loss to Queensland

Jesse Hogan Victoria's opponent and possibly venue for Ryobi Cup final remain unconfirmed.

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Forrest's ton leads Bulls out of the woods

Jesse Hogan Queensland saved from an awful start in which it lost four wickets in the first hour.

Lower-tier players get snapped up

Jesse Hogan Indian Premier Leage teams clamoured for Australia's relatively unproven all-rounders.

Millionaire Maxwell trumps all at IPL auction

Jesse Hogan PROVEN Test greats Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting's high-risk strategy of placing the maximum Indian Premier League auction price on their heads only barely paid off as teams instead clamoured over...