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Wade rates Victorian fitness levels
Fri, 23 July 2010
Victorian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade says his team-mates are looking fitter and stronger than ever ahead of the 2010/11 domestic season.
Victorian derby at Trent Bridge
Fri, 23 July 2010
Nottinghamshire Vs Leicestershire doesn't sound like a match that the average Victorian fan should be interested in, but when they took on each other in a Friends Provident Twenty20 match there
Venues for Airtel CLT20 announced
Fri, 18 June 2010
Four top South African cricket venues have been chosen to host the 2010 Airtel Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20), which sees 10 premier teams from around the world playing for domestic Twenty20
2010-11 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash schedule announced
Thu, 27 May 2010
The 2010-11 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash will feature an additional three matches after the schedule was announced by Cricket Australia (CA) today.
DEC Bushrangers finalise squad for 2010-11
Thu, 6 May 2010
The DEC Bushrangers have finalised their squad for the 2010-11 season as they get set to defend the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield and KFC Twenty20 Big Bash titles.
Champions League heading to South Africa
Mon, 26 April 2010
The DEC Bushrangers will be heading to South Africa for the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 in September, after the location for the tournament was announced today.
Victoria claims back-to-back Shield titles
Sun, 21 March 2010
The DEC Bushrangers have claimed back-to-back Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield titles for the first time in 30 years with a stunning 457-run victory over the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls in the final at the
Bushrangers in strong position
Thu, 18 March 2010
The Sheffield Shield final was reduced to a gritty battle of attrition on day two as Queensland's bats dug in to frustrate the Bushrangers attack in pursuit of the Vics' first-innings total of 305.
Wade rescues Bushrangers
Wed, 17 March 2010
A defiant 96 by the feisty Matthew Wade has resurrected Victoria after a disastrous start on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at the MCG.
White, Rogers back for Shield final
Tue, 16 March 2010
Victorian selectors have named a 13-man squad for the DEC Bushrangers' clash against XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield final starting at the MCG tomorrow.
Bushrangers crush Tigers
Fri, 12 March 2010
Victoria has warmed-up for next week's Sheffield Shield final against Queensland by demolishing Tasmania inside three days at the MCG.
Bushrangers strike early
Wed, 10 March 2010
Tasmania is 3-46 at lunch on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the MCG.
Vics chase MCG home final
Tue, 9 March 2010
David Hussey says Victoria's focus will move to securing a home final after the Bushrangers' thrilling Sheffield Shield win at the WACA on Saturday.
Changes for Vics, Tigers
Tue, 9 March 2010
Chasing a win to be guaranteed a home final, Victoria has made one change for the team's final match of the Sheffield Shield season against Tasmania starting at the MCG on Wednesday.
Hussey: We can still win
Thu, 4 March 2010
Stand-in Victorian captain David Hussey is adamant his side can maintain top spot on the Shield table and host the final, despite a poor second day against the Warriors in Perth.
Vics aim to rebound
Wed, 3 March 2010
The Bushrangers have well-and-truly moved on from last week's events in Brisbane and go into the Sheffield Shield clash against the Warriors starting at the WACA Ground on Wednesday knowing that
Vics lose a point
Tue, 2 March 2010
Victoria's failure to claim outright points in last week's Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland has been further compounded by a one-point penalty for slow over-rates during the game, meaning it
Missing Vics no issue
Mon, 1 March 2010
Victorian captain Andrew McDonald refused to cite unavailable star Bushrangers as a reason for his state's huge loss in the 2009/10 Ford Ranger Cup final against Tasmania at the MCG on Sunday.
DEC Bushrangers squad named for FRC final
Fri, 26 February 2010
Victorian selectors have named a squad of 13 for the DEC Bushrangers' clash against the PKF Tasmanian Tigers in the Ford Ranger Cup final at the MCG on Sunday.
Vics take points
Tue, 23 February 2010
Victoria has claimed first-innings points from its Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland at the Gabba, dominating the second day's play to bank the key points that seal the reigning champion's
DEC Bushrangers squad named for Shield clash with Bulls
Fri, 19 February 2010
Victorian selectors have named a 13-man squad for the DEC Bushrangers' Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield clash against the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls starting at the Gabba on Monday.
DEC Bushrangers squad named for must-win clash with Bulls
Thu, 18 February 2010
Victorian selectors have named a 12-man squad for the DEC Bushrangers' must win clash against the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls in the Ford Ranger Cup at the Gabba on Saturday.
Bushrangers launch iPhone app in Australian first
Thu, 18 February 2010
The DEC Bushrangers today launched their own official team iPhone application becoming the first sporting team in Australia to do so.
Vics careful of Blues
Fri, 12 February 2010
It may be a clash between the Sheffield Shield's top and bottom teams but Victoria won't be taking New South Wales lightly when the two sides go head-to-head at the MCG from Friday.
Wright strikes early
Fri, 12 February 2010
Evergreen Victorian paceman Damien Wright has made early inroads into the New South Wales' batting line-up following a delayed start to Friday's Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG.
Vics on the back foot
Wed, 10 February 2010
Former Test openers Phil Jaques and Phillip Hughes put on contrasting displays of batting as New South Wales got off to a good start in Wednesday night's crucial Ford Ranger Cup clash against
DEC Bushrangers squad named for clash with Blues
Tue, 9 February 2010
Victorian selectors have named a 13-man squad for the DEC Bushrangers’ Ford Ranger Cup clash against the RTA SpeedBlitz Blues tomorrow at the MCG.
Cowan holds off Vics
Tue, 2 February 2010
Tasmanian opening batsman Ed Cowan crafted an unbeaten century as the Tigers held on for a draw in their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive Oval on Monday.
Vics overcome Tigers
Wed, 27 January 2010
Tasmania has fallen agonisingly short in its pursuit of Victoria's mammoth total of 7-326 in the Ford Ranger Cup match in Hobart on Wednesday.
DEC Bushrangers name squad for Tassie games
Mon, 25 January 2010
Victorian selectors have named a squad of 17 for the DEC Bushrangers' upcoming Ford Ranger Cup and Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield matches against the PKF Tasmanian Tigers at Bellerive Oval.
Hussey hails inspired selection
Sun, 24 January 2010
Victorian stand-in captain David Hussey has praised the Bushrangers' hierarchy for their 'masterstroke' selections ahead of the team's 48-run win over the Redbacks in the Big Bash final at Adelaide
Vics power to title
Sat, 23 January 2010
Big-match specialist Victoria has continued its dominance of state cricket by recording a 48-run victory over South Australia in the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Vics name squad for KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final
Fri, 22 January 2010
Victorian selectors have made several forced changes to the DEC Bushrangers’ squad for their KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final clash against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.
Bushrangers win big
Wed, 20 January 2010
Victoria will face South Australia in the Twenty20 Big Bash final after the Bushrangers chased down Queensland's first-innings total of 149 with seven balls to spare in a six-wicket win at the Gabba
Three Vics in PM's game
Wed, 20 January 2010
Three young Victorians John Hastings, James Pattinson and Jon Holland have been included in the Prime Minister's XI for the February 4 international against the West Indies at Manuka Oval,
White backs Finch to open
Mon, 18 January 2010
Aaron Finch appears set to retain the opener's role for the Bushrangers in Tuesday night's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash preliminary final against Queensland at the Gabba coming off his dashing half-century
Vics name squad of 13 for Big Bash preliminary final
Mon, 18 January 2010
Victorian selectors have named a squad of 13 for the DEC Bushrangers' KFC Twenty20 Big Bash preliminary final clash against the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls at the Gabba tomorrow night.
Vics throw caution to the wind
Thu, 14 January 2010
The Bushrangers are prepared to improvise with their batting order and strategies to achieve the win they need to qualify for the Big Bash preliminary final, according to coach Greg Shipperd.
Tickets for next Big Bash game on sale from midday
Thu, 7 January 2010
Cricket Victoria has announced that tickets for the next KFC Twenty20 Big Bash double-header at the MCG on Friday, January 15 will go on sale from midday today.
Bushrangers name squad of 14 for Big Bash road trip
Tue, 5 January 2010
Victorian selectors have named a squad of 14 for the DEC Bushrangers' upcoming KFC Big Bash matches against the West End Redbacks and Retravision Warriors.
Bushrangers, Blues to bash it out
Thu, 31 December 2009
New South Wales is looking to kick-start 2010 by extending its recent dominance over Victoria in the shortest form of the game when the two teams lock horns in a highly-anticipated Twenty20 Big Bash
Siddle returns for Vics
Tue, 22 December 2009
Fast bowler Peter Siddle will play for the DEC Bushrangers in tomorrow night's Ford Ranger Cup clash against the SpeedBlitz Blues at the SCG.
3 mobile Boxing Day Test Team to appear at Federation Square
Tue, 22 December 2009
The 3 mobile Boxing Day Test team will appear at Federation Square on Wednesday December 23 at 1.30pm.
Rain delays play in Newcastle
Fri, 18 December 2009
Rain has delayed the start of play on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash between New South Wales and Victoria at Newcastle No.1 Sports Ground.
Two Victorians in Australian Under-19 World Cup squad
Fri, 18 December 2009
The Cricket Australia Youth Selection Panel (YSP) today announced the final 15-player squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup to be held in New Zealand in January 2010.
Victorian outs taking their toll
Thu, 17 December 2009
Victorian opener Chris Rogers concedes the loss of his state's senior frontline pace battery may be starting to catch up with the Bushrangers.
Knee injury forces Hodge out of Shield finale
Wed, 16 December 2009
Victorian batsman Brad Hodge has played his last first-class match after a knee injury ruled him out of the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield clash against the SpeedBlitz Blues in Newcastle starting on
Cassell back after seven-year absence
Mon, 14 December 2009
Victorian selectors have called Melbourne paceman Rob Cassell into the DEC Bushrangers team for tomorrow’s Ford Ranger Cup clash against the West End Redbacks at the MCG.
McDonald: Vics can win outright
Fri, 11 December 2009
Star Victorian all-rounder Andrew McDonald believes an outright result is still possible in the Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia at the MCG despite a combination of a rain-marred first
Bushrangers on the back foot
Fri, 11 December 2009
A century to Mark Cosgrove has put South Australia in command on day two of its Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria at the MCG and has left the Bushrangers in danger of failing to secure points
Vics: This one's for Hodge
Wed, 9 December 2009
Victoria will have dual motivation to continue its recent Sheffield Shield dominance when it hosts South Australia at the MCG on Thursday.
Introducing the fabulous Pattinson boys
Wed, 2 December 2009
James Pattinson says it is a dream come true to have the opportunity to open Victoria's bowling with big brother Darren.
Vics fall short
Wed, 2 December 2009
Queensland has opened up an eight-point gap at the top of Ford Ranger Cup table after accounting for the second-placed Bushrangers by 20 runs in Wednesday's clash at the MCG.
Vics must finish the job
Fri, 20 November 2009
Victoria all-rounder Andrew McDonald says the Bushrangers now have no excuse not to complete their miraculous comeback against Western Australia in their Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG by claiming
Victoria finally loses points
Thu, 19 November 2009
Victoria's overreliance on the injured Brad Hodge became all too apparent on day two of its Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia at the MCG on Wednesday as the Bushrangers dropped points
Bushrangers up against it
Thu, 19 November 2009
Having already conceded points to the opposition in a Sheffield Shield game for the first time in 21 months, Victoria's hopes of getting anything out of their clash with Western Australia at the MCG
McGain focused on the now
Tue, 17 November 2009
He might have again put his name up in lights with the international season about to get underway but regaining Test status is the furthest thing from Bryce McGain's mind at present.
Hodge ruled out
Mon, 16 November 2009
Victoria's batting superstar Brad Hodge has been ruled out of the Tuesday's Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia at the MCG.
Vics do it minus stars
Sun, 15 November 2009
Victoria is developing a sense of invincibility as it continues to record victories without many of its front-line players, according to pace bowler John Hastings.
Hodge powers Bushrangers
Sat, 14 November 2009
A virtuoso performance from evergreen Bushranger Brad Hodge has helped Victoria to a comfortable 91-run bonus-point win against Western Australia in their Ford Ranger Cup clash at the MCG on
Gilmour replaces Harwood in Bushrangers line-up
Fri, 13 November 2009
Victorian paceman Steve Gilmour has received a call-up to the DEC Bushrangers’ side for their Ford Ranger Cup clash with WA at the MCG tomorrow.
Hastings happy to play his part
Fri, 13 November 2009
Such is the current depth in Victorian cricket, hard-hitting all-rounder John Hastings is yet to consider himself a Bushrangers regular, despite playing a key role in arguably Victoria's greatest
Bushrangers pull off miracle win
Sat, 7 November 2009
Victoria has scored one of its greatest limited-overs victories after pulling off the highest run chase in its history against Tasmania in a Ford Ranger Cup game at the MCG on Saturday night.
Depleted Vics remain positive
Fri, 6 November 2009
Victorian coach Greg Shipperd concedes his squad's depth has been severely tested by injury and national selection commitments ahead of the Bushrangers' opening home match of the season against
Harwood, Finch and Wright in for FRC opener against Redbacks
Tue, 3 November 2009
Shane Harwood, Aaron Finch and Damien Wright come into the DEC Victorian Bushrangers squad for tomorrow’s Ford Ranger Cup match against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
Bushrangers name squad for opening Shield match
Wed, 28 October 2009
Victorian selectors have named a 12-man squad for the DEC Bushrangers’ opening Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval starting on Friday.
Finch to lead Victoria in Futures League
Mon, 26 October 2009
The Victorian side will be looking to make it two successive wins as they play their first home Futures League match against Queensland at the Junction Oval on Tuesday.
Bushrangers and Shipperd honoured at Victorian Sports Awards
Fri, 23 October 2009
The DEC Victorian Bushrangers were recognized at the Victorian Sport Awards last night being named the 2009 Victorian Team of the Year, while Bushrangers' coach Greg Shipperd also defeated a first
McDonald confident Vics will rebound
Thu, 15 October 2009
After Tuesday’s lucky escape, DEC Victorian Bushranger Andrew McDonald is confident the team can rebound against the Royal Challengers Bangalore tonight.
Second XI off to a flyer against NSW
Tue, 13 October 2009
Captain Nick Jewell top-scored for Victoria's second XI with 86 as the Vics were all out for 268 in their first innings, a lead of 107 over NSW.
Thumbs up for Bushrangers in CLT20 opener
Sat, 10 October 2009
The DEC Victorian Bushrangers started their Airtel Champions League Twenty20 campaign in fine style with a seven-wicket win against Delhi Darevils on Friday night.
Bushrangers ready for Delhi
Fri, 9 October 2009
The stage is set, the players are prepared and the DEC Victorian Bushrangers are set to take on the Delhi Daredevils in their first match of the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 in India tonight.
CLT20 preparation heats up
Wed, 7 October 2009
Cricket Victoria's Media Manager, Eivion Bowen, gives an update on preparations for Friday's Airtel Champions League Twenty20 blockbuster against Delhi Daredevils.
Bushrangers target top teams
Fri, 2 October 2009
Bushrangers coach Greg Shipperd rates the Bangalore Royal Challengers and Deccan Chargers as the teams to beat in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament which gets underway in India from next
Star-studded squads named for inaugural Airtel CLT20
Wed, 9 September 2009
The inaugural Airtel CLT20 will feature the best of the best after the announcement of the final 15-player squads for this year's inaugural tournament from October 8-23.
