Nathan Hauritz

Cricket

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.

Harris spell gives Queensland hope

Bulls

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.

Ashley Mallett

Spinning out of control

Nathan Lyon.

Ashley Mallett Is there something wrong with spin bowling Down Under? You betcha. Cricket Australia should be investigating the standard of spin bowling coaching in this country.

Cricket

Bulls claim title as Vics fall short

Ryan Harris

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.

Cricket

It's strike rates, not economy rates: Shane Warne tackles Australia's spin bowling problem

Shane Warne.

Chris Barrett HYDERABAD: Shane Warne argues Australia's young spin bowlers are being neglected at domestic level by captains, coaches and curators, citing a lack of attention to their development as the reason for...

Vics hope to right some wrongs at home

James Hopes

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

Cricket

ACT all-rounder saves day for the Bulls

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27:  Jason Floros of the Bulls plays a shot during the Ryobi One Day Cup final match between the Victorian Bushrangers and the Queensland Bulls at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Shocked simply to get the call-up for the Ryobi Cup final, Jason Floros cast aside an injury-affected season to play a leading role in the Queensland Bulls securing the title.

Cricket

Injury horrors take their toll on ex-Test spinner

Nathan Hauritz

Jesse Hogan The imminent Test series against India reinforces the change in Nathan Hauritz's standing.

Vics look for outright win

Ton of fun: Cameron White during his 144.

Jesse Hogan Inspired by Cameron White and Michael Hill, Victoria easily gains first-innings points.

Cricket

ACT move a win for Connolly

23 October 2012, Sport, Journalist Lee Gaskin, The Canberra Times, Photo by Jay Cronan. ACT Comet newest recruit Josh Connolly overlooks Manuka Oval ready for the season.

Lee Gaskin He left Queensland chasing his first-class cricket dream, now Josh Connolly faces his home state with the aim of delivering the ACT Comets the Futures League title.

Cricket

Lyon is leaving no stone unturned in his bid for Indian success

Nathan Lyon

Andrew Wu Australia's incumbent Test spinner is facing a challenge from Xavier Doherty.

Cricket

Lyon gets in early for Indian scouting mission

Nathan Lyon of Australia

Andrew Wu AUSTRALIA'S incumbent Test spinner Nathan Lyon says he does not know what is required to succeed in India but has sought the counsel of Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting as he tries to unlock the...

Warne's manifesto would leave Test regulars out on limb

Shane Warne

Andrew Wu SHAUN MARSH, Nathan Coulter-Nile and James Faulkner stand to be the massive winners if Shane Warne is successful with his revolution of Australian cricket but Ed Cowan and Phillip Hughes would find...

Cricket

Harris ready to break injury spell

Ryan Harris

Jesse Hogan Fast bowler set to vent his frustration at having to endure injury-riddled start to the season.

Cricket

Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat - live BBL final scores and commentary

BBL final thumbnail

Simon White Live scores and commentary as the Perth Scorchers clash with the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League grand final at the WACA.

Heat the kings of Big Bash

Brisbane Heat players pose with the trophy after they defeated Perth Scorchers in the final of the Big Bash League.

Perth Brisbane Heat defeats the Perth Scorchers by 34 runs in the Big Bash final

Cricket

Come in spinner

Adam Zampa

Andrew Wu, Sydney Former chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns urges a punt on unheralded leg-spinners Adam Zampa and Cameron Boyce.

Who? Selectors have option of unknown spin duo

Adam Zampa

Andrew Wu FORMER chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has urged Australia to take a punt on unheralded leg-spinners Adam Zampa and Cameron Boyce for the Test tour of India with a view to developing them for the...

Mystery tweaker puts Heat in a spin

Brisbane Heat opener Luke Pomersbach reverse sweeps against the Sixers at the Gabba.

Phil Lutton From the moment the Sydney Sixers tossed the ball to mystery spinner Sachitra Senanayake at the Gabba last night, the Brisbane Heat found themselves guessing.

Live BBL: Heat v Sixers

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Phil Lutton Live BBL: Heat v Sixers