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Wade fires Aus A win
Fri, 2 July 2010
Victorian wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Wade belted a brilliant 80 as Australia A turned its dominance over Sri Lanka A to the Twenty20 format on Friday with a 27-run win in Townsville.
White can't lift Aussies
Fri, 25 June 2010
An unbeaten 86 from DEC Bushranger Cameron White wasn't enough to stop England recording a four-wicket win over Australia at Cardiff overnight.
Pattinson takes career-best 4-19
Wed, 23 June 2010
A career-best 4-19 from DEC Bushranger Darren Pattinson wasn't enough to get Nottinghamshire over the line as it recorded the first tie of the Friends Provident t20 series against Northamptonshire
Australia A takes victory in opening four-day match
Mon, 21 June 2010
DEC Bushrangers Andrew McDonald and Matthew Wade help Australia A secure victory in the opening four-day match of the series against Sri Lanka A at Allan Border Field in Brisbane today by
White scores century at Lord's
Sun, 20 June 2010
A Cameron White century and an unbeaten 72 from Michael Hussey eased Australia to a five-wicket win at Lord's over a Middlesex side led by its legendary former team-mate Adam Gilchrist.
Hussey stars, but Notts fall short
Thu, 17 June 2010
David Hussey's 81 not out off 42 balls wasn't enough to stop Nottinghamshire suffering its first defeat of the Friends Provident t20 season against Warwickshire overnight.
Siddle fighting back
Wed, 16 June 2010
Forgotten Australian cricketer Peter Siddle believes he can return a more rounded paceman when he begins bowling again in the nets next week.
Vics on fire for Notts
Tue, 15 June 2010
Led by DEC Bushrangers David Hussey and Dirk Nannes, Nottinghamshire has won its opening three matches of the Friends Provident t20.
AIS Squad to warm-up Sri Lanka A
Thu, 10 June 2010
Sri Lanka A arrive in Brisbane later this week for their series against Australia A and will kick start their tour with a warm-up three-day game against an AIS Scholarship team at be played at
McDonald flying for Foxes
Wed, 9 June 2010
DEC Bushranger Andrew McDonald continued his good form for Leicestershire overnight, making 49 off 35 as the Foxes beat Northamptonshire by 12 runs in their Friends Provident Twenty20 clash.
Wade called in Aus A squad
Mon, 7 June 2010
DEC Bushranger Matthew Wade has been called up to the Australia A squad to play Sri Lanka A in Queensland.
McKay takes 4-33 in County debut
Fri, 4 June 2010
DEC Bushranger Clint McKay took 4-33 in his County debut, but it wasn't enough as Derbyshire beat Yorkshire by 65 runs in the Friends Provident Twenty20 overnight.
Rogers trumps Vic teammates
Thu, 3 June 2010
Three DEC Bushrangers were in action overnight in the Friends Provident Twenty20 and despite a half-century from Andrew McDonald, Chris Rogers and Derbyshire had the last laugh.
McDonald scores career-best 176
Mon, 31 May 2010
DEC Bushranger Andrew McDonald has scored back-to-back centuries for his County side Leicestershire, including a career-best 176 not out against Middlesex.
Australia and Australia A squads announced
Mon, 24 May 2010
The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced the Australia one-day and Twenty20 squads for the VB Tour of The British Isles and VB Pakistan Series.
COE pushing players to the Max
Wed, 19 May 2010
DEC Bushrangers Glenn Maxwell, James Pattinson and Ryan Carters are just four weeks into their stint at the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence and already they're feeling the benefits.
Aussies cruise through Windies
Wed, 12 May 2010
Australia has cemented its spot in the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals with a convincing six-wicket win over the West Indies in their final Super Eights match.
White smashes Sri Lanka
Mon, 10 May 2010
DEC Bushrangers captain Cameron White smashed 85 not out as Australia secured a spot in the ICC World Twenty20 with an 81-run victory over Sri Lanka.
200 days until The Ashes
Mon, 10 May 2010
Australian bowlers Peter Siddle and Clint McKay joined 200 children from Hawthorn West Primary School at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to mark 200 days until the first ball is bowled in the next
Aussies crush India
Sat, 8 May 2010
A mammoth effort from the top-order has seen Australia crush India by 49 runs in their Super Eights clash at the ICC World Twenty20.
Nannes rips through Bangladesh
Thu, 6 May 2010
DEC Bushranger Dirk Nannes has taken 4-18 as Australia beat Bangladesh by 27 runs to progress through to the Super Eights of the ICC World Twenty20.
Nannes and Hussey star in opener
Mon, 3 May 2010
DEC Bushranger David Hussey made 53 off 29 balls while Dirk Nannes claimed three wickets in Australia's 34-run win over Pakistan in its opening ICC World Twenty20 match.
Rogers sets new English record
Mon, 3 May 2010
DEC Bushranger Chris Rogers has broken the record for the most runs scored in England in April.
Hussey flying, Stars grounded
Fri, 30 April 2010
DEC Bushranger David Hussey scored 49 runs in Australia's easy win in a warm-up match against Windward Island in St Lucia overnight.
Keath joins DEC Bushrangers
Thu, 29 April 2010
Victorian under-19 captain Alex Keath has agreed to a multi-year deal with the DEC Bushrangers, Cricket Victoria announced today.
Where in the world is...
Wed, 21 April 2010
It may be the off-season in Australia, but cricket is still being played around the world and some members of the DEC Bushrangers squad are involved...
Chris Rogers opens the County Season
Wed, 14 April 2010
Surrey are arguably the richest club in the County Championship, Derbyshire are one of the poorest and most likely to face the chop should the County system ever get leaner.
Cricket Australia announces 2010-11 contracted player list
Wed, 7 April 2010
DEC Bushrangers Andrew McDonald, Clint McKay, Peter Siddle and Cameron White have been given Cricket Australia contracts for the 2010-11 season.
White, Hussey and Nannes in squad for World T20
Tue, 30 March 2010
DEC Bushrangers Cameron White, David Husseyand Dirk Nannes have been named in Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the Caribbean from late April to mid May.
Jewell looks at 'big picture'
Tue, 23 March 2010
Nick Jewell says he's seriously contemplating his first-class future right now but the prospect of a third Sheffield Shield title in a row is compelling.
Hard-earned rest for Hastings
Tue, 23 March 2010
It's little wonder Victorian all-rounder John Hastings is looking forward to the off-season break.
McGain's MCG joy
Mon, 22 March 2010
Age is only a number says master leg-spinner Bryce McGain who kicked off his birthday week by taking six wickets in Victoria's crushing Sheffield Shield title-winning victory against Queensland at
Wade: Best of my career
Thu, 18 March 2010
Bushrangers wicketkeeper Matthew Wade rates his innings of 96 on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland as the best innings of his career - not for his clean hitting, but
Shield final White's priority
Wed, 17 March 2010
Victorian skipper Cameron White says there was never any danger of him missing Wednesday's Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at the MCG in favour of chasing the riches on offer in the Indian
Vics acknowledged at State Cricket Awards
Mon, 15 March 2010
DEC Bushranger John Hastings has been named in all three ACA Team's of the Year at the State Cricket Awards at the MCG today.
Finch fills 'big shoes'
Mon, 15 March 2010
Aaron Finch agrees it is a big step-up to No.3 but he wouldn't have it any other way as his career-best season comes to a climax this week at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Pattinson's gamble paid off
Sun, 14 March 2010
Bushrangers paceman Darren Pattinson admits he 'rolled the dice' when he grasped the new ball and marked out his run-up in the second innings against Tasmania at the MCG on Friday.
Finch's perfect timing
Fri, 12 March 2010
There's never a bad time to make a maiden Sheffield Shield century, but on the eve of the Shield final when your place in the line-up is not secure must surely count as one of the better ones.
Four young Vics Academy bound
Fri, 5 March 2010
Four young Victorians, 19-year-olds James Pattinson and Ryan Carters, 21-year-old Glenn Maxwell and 24-year-old John Hastings, the reigning Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year, are among the 2010
Wade keen for upcoming challenges
Mon, 1 March 2010
Matthew Wade says Sunday night's Ford Ranger Cup loss has made the Victorians even more determined to finish their season strongly and defend this summer's Sheffield Shield title on home soil.
Seven Bushrangers in preliminary World T20 squad
Sat, 27 February 2010
Seven DEC Bushrangers have been named in the preliminary 30-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the Caribbean from late April to mid May.
Sunday's final will be a thriller: Blizzard
Thu, 25 February 2010
Aiden Blizzard says Victoria's habit of winning from any position, with any combination gives the team great confidence approaching Sunday's showdown with Tasmania for this summer's Ford Ranger
Hodge the difference
Mon, 22 February 2010
Brad Hodge has once again proven the difference between fierce rivals Victoria and Queensland, with his bruising 136 not out at the Gabba on Saturday night helping the Vics set a mammoth 325 total
Time for us to stand-up: Hodge
Mon, 22 February 2010
Fresh from his fourth century of the one-day season, record-breaking Brad Hodge enters Sunday's MCG Grand Final showdown with Tasmania determined to help the Bushrangers to more silverware.
Nannes announces retirement from first-class cricket
Fri, 19 February 2010
Australian and DEC Bushrangers paceman Dirk Nannes has announced his retirement from first-class cricket effective immediately.
Australian squads announced for limited overs matches in New Zealand
Thu, 18 February 2010
Victorians Cameron White, David Hussey and Dirk Nannes have been named in Australia's Twenty20 team for the Tour of New Zealand while White and Clint McKay have been named in the ODI squads.
Hastings named Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year
Tue, 16 February 2010
Victorian all-rounder John Hastings has capped off a breakthrough year with the DEC Bushrangers to be named Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year at the 2010 Allan Border Medal on Monday night.
MCG is our mecca: McDonald
Tue, 16 February 2010
Andrew McDonald says Victoria's home ground advantage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is as potent as any in Australian cricket right now.
A big month ahead: Hastings
Tue, 16 February 2010
John Hastings says his selection as the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year is a lifetime highlight. He hopes it is the beginning of a big month which can also see him being part of Victoria's
McDonald stars for Vics
Mon, 15 February 2010
Victorian skipper David Hussey believes all-rounder Andrew McDonald should be at the top of the list of contenders trying to break into the Australian Test team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Hodge eyes another record
Wed, 10 February 2010
Brad Hodge's first-class cricket career may be over but the veteran Victorian batsman is set to create history at the MCG on Wednesday night in the 50-over game.
Royals approach Victoria
Wed, 10 February 2010
Victoria's Twenty20 team could soon form part of a 'global sport alliance' led by Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals.
Four Vics in PM's XI
Thu, 4 February 2010
Four Victorians - John Hastings, James Pattinson, Jon Holland and Alex Keath - represented the Prime Ministers XI in the tour match against the West Indies in Canberra on Thursday.
Big chance for Big Dirk
Wed, 3 February 2010
Australian fast bowler Dirk Nannes views the one-off Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Melbourne on Friday as a 'huge opportunity' to cement himself in the team with the ICC World Twenty20
Friend becomes foe
Wed, 3 February 2010
Last month he was the hero of the MCG, but Dwayne Bravo will be the enemy once again when Australia takes on the West Indies in the opening Commonwealth Bank Series clash on Sunday.
White and McKay in, Siddle out
Wed, 3 February 2010
DEC Bushrangers Cameron White and Clint McKay have been named in Australia's squad for the opening two matches of the Commonwealth Bank Series against West Indies. Meanwhile, paceman Peter Siddle has
Quiney keen to maintain form
Tue, 2 February 2010
The reinstated Rob Quiney says the support from within the entire Bushrangers squad was a catalyst for his career-best 153 against Tasmania in the drawn Shield encounter at Bellerive.
White, Hussey and Nannes get Aussie T20 call-up
Mon, 1 February 2010
DEC Bushrangers Cameron White, David Hussey and Dirk Nannes have all been named in Australia's 13-man squad for the KFC Twenty20 International against Pakistan at the MCG this Friday night.
Bobby means business
Fri, 22 January 2010
The forgotten man of Victorian cricket, Rob Quiney wants to make the most of his comeback and open the batting against South Australia in Saturday's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final at Adelaide Oval.
McDonald: Vics better prepared
Thu, 21 January 2010
All-rounder Andrew McDonald expects the Bushrangers to be stronger and better prepared for Saturday's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final against South Australia than they were in going down to the Redbacks
Hussey: It's payback time
Wed, 20 January 2010
Fresh from leading the Bushrangers to victory over Queensland in the Big Bash Preliminary Final, David Hussey has warned the Victorians will be out for revenge against the Redbacks in Saturday's
Hand injury outs Bravo
Tue, 19 January 2010
Bushrangers import Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of Tuesday night's preliminary final of the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash against Queensland because of a hand injury.
'Our best good enough'... Holland
Sun, 17 January 2010
Victoria’s best is good enough to lift the team into another Twenty20 final, according to young spinner Jon Holland.
Hodge puts on a show
Sat, 16 January 2010
Cometh the hour, cometh the man, and at the MCG on Friday night, that man was Brad Hodge.
Vics have to change
Tue, 12 January 2010
Leading batsman David Hussey believes the Victorian top order will need to take more risks if the Bushrangers are to qualify for their fifth domestic Twenty20 final in five seasons.
Siddle, McKay in Aussie 13
Fri, 8 January 2010
Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced a 13-man squad for the third 3 mobile Test against Pakistan starting at Bellerive Oval on Thursday 14 January.
Wright back on track
Fri, 8 January 2010
Damien Wright's successful return to representative cricket augers well for the Bushrangers in their pursuit of silverware in the weeks ahead.
Bravo a true blue Vic
Sun, 3 January 2010
He's been a Victorian for less than a week, but Dwayne Bravo has been quick to grasp the significance of what it means to take on and defeat the arch enemy, New South Wales.
Tanvir misses out
Sat, 26 December 2009
Pakistan all-rounder Sohail Tanvir will not appear for the DEC Bushrangers in the Twenty20 Big Bash competition after failing to recover from a knee injury.
Hodge to miss swansong
Thu, 17 December 2009
A knee injury will keep Bushrangers batsman Brad Hodge sidelined for what was to be his final Sheffield Shield match.
Emotional Hodge farewells MCG
Sun, 13 December 2009
Retiring Victorian batsman Brad Hodge admitted to a few teary moments after he departed the MCG as a winner on Sunday night after the Bushrangers pulled off a miraculous win over South Australia in
Tanvir signs with Bushrangers
Wed, 9 December 2009
The DEC Bushrangers today announced the signing of Pakistani quick Sohail Tanvir for the upcoming KFC Twenty20 Big Bash.
Bushrangers wait on Pattinson
Thu, 3 December 2009
Stung by their first loss in the Ford Ranger Cup this season, the Bushrangers head west on Thursday hopeful that paceman Darren Pattinson will be fit to line up against Western Australia in
McKay still in a blur
Wed, 2 December 2009
Victoria paceman Clint McKay's head was still spinning on Tuesday morning, 24 hours after receiving a surprise call-up for Australia for the second Test against the West Indies.
Hodge: It's the right time
Wed, 2 December 2009
For veteran Bushrangers batsman Brad Hodge, the idea of retirement or at least scaling back his commitments began to germinate over the winter.
Some favorite Hodgey moments
Wed, 2 December 2009
It was a full house in the board room at Cricket Victoria on Tuesday when Brad Hodge announced his retirement from first class cricket, effective in the last week before Christmas.
Hodge Draws Curtain On 'Red Ball' Career
Tue, 1 December 2009
DEC Bushrangers batsman Brad Hodge today announced that he will retire from first-class cricket following the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield match against NSW in Newcastle to be played 18-21 December.
McKay named in Aussie squad
Mon, 30 November 2009
Victorian paceman Clint McKay has been named in Australia's 12-man squad for the second 3 mobile Test against West Indies starting at the Adelaide Oval this Friday.
Bryce is back on a roll
Wed, 25 November 2009
Bryce McGain says the highs and lows of spin bowling are immense, even cruel at times, but now he's back on a roll and hoping to make the most of it, continuing with Queensland from Friday.
'Run machine' should be in Brisbane for Test: Shippy
Mon, 23 November 2009
“If ever a player deserves to be playing for Australia come Thursday's first Test it's Chris Rogers,” says Victorian coach Greg Shipperd. “He is a run machine." KEN PIESSE reports
Bad news for Harwood
Sat, 14 November 2009
Pace bowler Shane Harwood's career hangs in the balance with the Victorian almost certain to undergo a shoulder reconstruction.
Finch keen for more responsibility
Fri, 13 November 2009
Opportunity is again knocking for country kid Aaron Finch approaching Saturday's Ford Ranger Cup game with the Western Warriors.
Hussey rapt for McDonald
Thu, 5 November 2009
All-rounder Andrew McDonald is the latest Victorian to receive an SOS call from the injury-prone Australian side playing in the dramatic best-of-seven one-day series against India.
McKay gets Aussie call-up
Mon, 2 November 2009
Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) have named Victorian fast bowler Clinton McKay as a replacement player for the injured Brett Lee while Darren Pattinson comes into the Shield team
McKay builds momentum
Fri, 30 October 2009
Clinton McKay is fitter, stronger and fiercer as Victoria enter day 1 of its Sheffield Shield defence against the South Australian Redbacks in Adelaide.
McGain's Adelaide re-launch
Thu, 29 October 2009
Bryce McGain relaunches his career on Friday, his eyes wide open to the ramifications of being in a head-to-head duel for his state spinning spot with new Australian inclusion Jon Holland. KEN
Jewell can't wait for Friday
Wed, 28 October 2009
Nick Jewell is strutting rarefied air right now, having not missed an interstate game in more than five seasons. On Friday he opens Victoria's batting with Chris Rogers in the Sheffield Shield opener
Rogers holds out hope
Tue, 27 October 2009
Victorian opener Chris Rogers hasn't given up hope of again playing for Australia as the left-hander gears up for the start of another busy domestic cricket season.
McKay named in CLT20 All-Star XI
Sat, 24 October 2009
DEC Victorian Bushranger Clint McKay was named in the final Airtel CLT20 All-Star XI.
McDonald in ACLT20 All-Stars
Tue, 20 October 2009
DEC Victorian Bushranger Andrew McDonald has been named in the latest round of the Airtel CLT20 All-Star XI.
High hopes for Holland
Tue, 20 October 2009
Ricky Ponting's one and only look at new Australian spinner Jon Holland was from 22 yards in the practice nets 10 months ago, but he expects the Victorian to make a lasting impression on the upcoming
White new Aussie T20 vice-captain
Sat, 17 October 2009
Cricket Australia (CA) today announced Michael Clarke’s appointment as captain of the Australian Men’s Twenty20 team. Victoria’s Cameron White will be Clarke’s vice-captain in the Australia
Harwood and McKay in All-Stars XI
Fri, 16 October 2009
DEC Victorian Bushrangers Shane Harwood and Clint McKay named in the initial Airtel CLT20 All-Stars XI.
Wright in; Pattinson out
Tue, 13 October 2009
James Pattinson has been replaced by Damien Wright in Victoria's Airtel CLT20 squad after the 19-year-old suffered a fractured left thumb at training on Monday morning.
Enjoyment the key: Quiney
Sun, 11 October 2009
Rob Quiney says the Champions League may be lucrative but Victoria’s campaign is all about “enjoyment and having fun."
Holland gets Aussie call-up
Fri, 9 October 2009
DEC Victorian Bushranger Jon Holland has been picked for Australia's VB Tour of India, along with teammates Cameron White and Peter Siddle.
Wright out of Twenty20
Fri, 2 October 2009
Victorian all-rounder Damien Wright has withdrawn from the Bushrangers squad to contest the Twenty20 Champions League in India because of injury.
