Cricket

Bailey wants Ashes call

Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIAN batsman George Bailey wants to follow David Warner's lead and use his blistering limited-overs form to force his way into the Test team.

Near full-strength side ready to tackle Windies at Manuka

Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian cricket team.

Sheffield Shield

Blues take narrow win over Bulls at Manuka

Lee Gaskin NSW survived a late collapse to limp across the line with a vital three-wicket win against Queensland in the Sheffield Shield match at Manuka Oval on Friday.

Cricket

Ring-in Abbott sings the Blues

Lee Gaskin Sean Abbott was supposed to kick back on the central coast this week - instead he hit the winning runs for NSW in a thrilling Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

Cricket

Haddin looks to a triumphant homecoming

Lee Gaskin Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will be looking to secure a triumphant Canberra homecoming as he attempts to steer NSW to a crucial Sheffield Shield win on Friday.

Cricket

Lehmann backs Blues to cover star duo

Lee Gaskin QUEENSLAND coach Darren Lehmann believes NSW has the depth to cover the loss of international duo Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc in this week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

Cricket

Relaxed Khawaja rediscovers his touch

Lee Gaskin Queensland batsman Usman Khawaja is keen for a big score in Canberra this week to keep his name near the top of the Australian selectors' list.

LIVE CRICKET: NSW v Queensland, Manuka Oval

Lee Gaskin Follow our coverage of the NSW Blues v Queensland Bulls Sheffield Shield match, live from Manuka Oval. All times in AEDST.

Cricket

Khawaja out to prove Test skills among stars

Lee Gaskin Australia's forgotten batsman Usman Khawaja will have the perfect opportunity to press his claims for a Test recall in next week's star-studded Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.