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Australian Off-Season Thread (2010)
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After a week of feuding, Cricket Victoria chief Tony Dodemaide yesterday phoned AFL boss Andrew Demetriou to tell him of the decision.
"Cricket Victoria is comfortable not to obstruct a move to the first few days of October next year," Dodemaide told the Herald Sun.
"I spoke to Andrew and advised him. He was obviously relieved. There's a great public interest in this."
The backdown came just hours after Demetriou upped the stakes in the stoush with cricket by naming Sydney's ANZ Stadium as a possible grand final venue.
The league boss suggested the Homebush ground was big enough to play host to footy's biggest day.
"ANZ stadium has got 85,000 capacity. That's certainly not our preference. (But) it won't be because of our doing, I can assure you of that," Demetriou said on radio.
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He later joked that Tasmania's Aurora Stadium could be used, while Queensland Premier Anna Bligh offered her state.
The public baiting followed revelations Cricket Victoria was not happy with AFL plans to play next year's premiership decider at the MCG on October 1. Cricket has contractual rights over the MCG from October 1 until March 31 each year.
Dodemaide explained it took three or four weeks to transform the MCG from a football ground to a cricket venue.
"That's the reason we are so sensitive about it, which would take us well into October," he said.
"And part of our issue is that there really isn't in Victoria a long-term alternative to play first-class matches.
"That's something we are working on very vigorously at the moment."
It is believed Cricket Victoria is planning a multi-million-dollar overhaul of the Junction Oval to cater for future clashes with the winter code.
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"Cricket Victoria is comfortable not to obstruct a move to the first few days of October next year," Dodemaide told the Herald Sun.
"I spoke to Andrew and advised him. He was obviously relieved. There's a great public interest in this."
The backdown came just hours after Demetriou upped the stakes in the stoush with cricket by naming Sydney's ANZ Stadium as a possible grand final venue.
The league boss suggested the Homebush ground was big enough to play host to footy's biggest day.
"ANZ stadium has got 85,000 capacity. That's certainly not our preference. (But) it won't be because of our doing, I can assure you of that," Demetriou said on radio.
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He later joked that Tasmania's Aurora Stadium could be used, while Queensland Premier Anna Bligh offered her state.
The public baiting followed revelations Cricket Victoria was not happy with AFL plans to play next year's premiership decider at the MCG on October 1. Cricket has contractual rights over the MCG from October 1 until March 31 each year.
Dodemaide explained it took three or four weeks to transform the MCG from a football ground to a cricket venue.
"That's the reason we are so sensitive about it, which would take us well into October," he said.
"And part of our issue is that there really isn't in Victoria a long-term alternative to play first-class matches.
"That's something we are working on very vigorously at the moment."
It is believed Cricket Victoria is planning a multi-million-dollar overhaul of the Junction Oval to cater for future clashes with the winter code.
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CALLUM Ferguson made a successful comeback to competitive cricket as South Australia crushed Tasmania by eight wickets in their Feast of Cricket Twenty20 opener at Darwin's Garden Oval yesterday.
SA (2/134) needed just 13.2 overs to eclipse the Tigers's sub-par 131 - led by a blazing 56 in 21 balls from opener Daniel Harris.
Both sides agreed to extend the SA innings to 20 overs, allowing Ferguson (28, 11 balls) to gain invaluable match-practise.
Gun middle-order batsman Ferguson was returning from the knee injury he sustained representing Australia at the Champions Trophy in South Africa last October.
The Redbacks ultimately posted 219 from 20 overs.
Ferguson, 25, clipped his third ball over the mid-wicket fence which confirmed he was "back" - better than ever, said coach Mark Sorell.
"We were happy with Callum's return and he moved well in the field," Sorell said.
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"It was pleasing to see him out there. He's happy to be back out in the middle where he wants to be."
Harris put on 63 with new opening partner and skipper Michael Klinger (40, 26 balls), while Graham Manou finished unconquered with an impressive 45 from 31 balls.
Opener Jon Wells hammered 61 to prove the Tigers's only point of resistance.
Leg-spinner Cullen Bailey took 2/30 from four overs to help justify his inclusion in SA's preliminary Champions League squad and has hopes of making the final cut for the flight to South Africa.
"It was good for Cullen to get some returns after all the hard work he has put in," said Sorell of Bailey, who claimed Josh Rogers and Steven Cazzulino.
"Blokes tried to hit down the ground and he got their wickets. He was rewarded."
All-rounder Aaron O'Brien continued his fine Big Bash touch, taking 2/28.
Klinger made good on his promise to prosper opening the innings in the Twenty20 format.
"Maxy played really well. He was pleased to perform well in his first role as captain," said Sorell.
Former skipper Graham Manou continued his pinch-hitting role - albeit at No. 3 instead of opening - contributing an unbeaten 34.
Sorell said veteran Manou could continue at No. 3 in the Champions League from September 10-26 but will have to compete for the spot with Tom Cooper, currently playing in the Netherlands.
"Graham continues to develop his game after being out for the back end of last season with his knee injury. He looks good at No. 3, then we have Ferg coming in No. 4, which gives our batting some depth."
Sorell was elated the Redbacks met "the targets they had set" but would redouble their efforts in the return Twenty20 bout with the Tigers today.
"It was a pretty encouraging start for us. Daniel Harris was oustanding with an 18-ball 50 and, of course, Graham and Callum were really good.
"It is important that we back it up." he said.
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SA (2/134) needed just 13.2 overs to eclipse the Tigers's sub-par 131 - led by a blazing 56 in 21 balls from opener Daniel Harris.
Both sides agreed to extend the SA innings to 20 overs, allowing Ferguson (28, 11 balls) to gain invaluable match-practise.
Gun middle-order batsman Ferguson was returning from the knee injury he sustained representing Australia at the Champions Trophy in South Africa last October.
The Redbacks ultimately posted 219 from 20 overs.
Ferguson, 25, clipped his third ball over the mid-wicket fence which confirmed he was "back" - better than ever, said coach Mark Sorell.
"We were happy with Callum's return and he moved well in the field," Sorell said.
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Related CoveragePomers lifts WA to bonus-point win Perth Now, 6 Feb 2010
Only wins will do for finals hopes Adelaide Now, 4 Feb 2010
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Klinger sizzles as Smith makes way Adelaide Now, 12 Nov 2009
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"It was pleasing to see him out there. He's happy to be back out in the middle where he wants to be."
Harris put on 63 with new opening partner and skipper Michael Klinger (40, 26 balls), while Graham Manou finished unconquered with an impressive 45 from 31 balls.
Opener Jon Wells hammered 61 to prove the Tigers's only point of resistance.
Leg-spinner Cullen Bailey took 2/30 from four overs to help justify his inclusion in SA's preliminary Champions League squad and has hopes of making the final cut for the flight to South Africa.
"It was good for Cullen to get some returns after all the hard work he has put in," said Sorell of Bailey, who claimed Josh Rogers and Steven Cazzulino.
"Blokes tried to hit down the ground and he got their wickets. He was rewarded."
All-rounder Aaron O'Brien continued his fine Big Bash touch, taking 2/28.
Klinger made good on his promise to prosper opening the innings in the Twenty20 format.
"Maxy played really well. He was pleased to perform well in his first role as captain," said Sorell.
Former skipper Graham Manou continued his pinch-hitting role - albeit at No. 3 instead of opening - contributing an unbeaten 34.
Sorell said veteran Manou could continue at No. 3 in the Champions League from September 10-26 but will have to compete for the spot with Tom Cooper, currently playing in the Netherlands.
"Graham continues to develop his game after being out for the back end of last season with his knee injury. He looks good at No. 3, then we have Ferg coming in No. 4, which gives our batting some depth."
Sorell was elated the Redbacks met "the targets they had set" but would redouble their efforts in the return Twenty20 bout with the Tigers today.
"It was a pretty encouraging start for us. Daniel Harris was oustanding with an 18-ball 50 and, of course, Graham and Callum were really good.
"It is important that we back it up." he said.
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AIS beat NZA in warm up match
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The New Zealand A team have lost their warm up match against the Australian Institute of Sport XI by seven wickets at the University ground in Brisbane.
New Zealand won the toss and batted first but an accurate AIS bowling attack kept them to 183 for three with Australia making light work of the chase, reaching the target with over 19 overs to spare.
Jamie How (32) and Luke Woodcock (40) were the only two batsmen to make an impression for the tourists.
The run chase was led by Carters who struck a classy 76 and was supported by Pomersbach (30) and Dunk (45).
Brent Arnel was the best of the bowling attack with two for 15 off four overs.
New Zealand A are taking part in the Emerging Players Tournament that includes a full round of Twenty20 and one-day matches plus finals. Their first competition match is a Twenty20 against South Africa on Sunday.
Toss: New Zealand A won toss and batted first.
NZA 184 for 9 (Jamie How 32 off 67, Luke Woodcock 40 off 49, Bradley Scott 23 off 28; J Hazelwood 2/9, M Sahib 2/22, N Brain 40/2, J Faulkner 22/2) lost to AIS 187 for 3(R Carters 76 of 86, L Pomersbach 30 off 15, B Dunk 45 off 45; Hamish Bennett 14/1, Brent Arnel 15/2)
* The match featured 14 players from each team
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Friday, 6 August 2010Related Links
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The New Zealand A team have lost their warm up match against the Australian Institute of Sport XI by seven wickets at the University ground in Brisbane.
New Zealand won the toss and batted first but an accurate AIS bowling attack kept them to 183 for three with Australia making light work of the chase, reaching the target with over 19 overs to spare.
Jamie How (32) and Luke Woodcock (40) were the only two batsmen to make an impression for the tourists.
The run chase was led by Carters who struck a classy 76 and was supported by Pomersbach (30) and Dunk (45).
Brent Arnel was the best of the bowling attack with two for 15 off four overs.
New Zealand A are taking part in the Emerging Players Tournament that includes a full round of Twenty20 and one-day matches plus finals. Their first competition match is a Twenty20 against South Africa on Sunday.
Toss: New Zealand A won toss and batted first.
NZA 184 for 9 (Jamie How 32 off 67, Luke Woodcock 40 off 49, Bradley Scott 23 off 28; J Hazelwood 2/9, M Sahib 2/22, N Brain 40/2, J Faulkner 22/2) lost to AIS 187 for 3(R Carters 76 of 86, L Pomersbach 30 off 15, B Dunk 45 off 45; Hamish Bennett 14/1, Brent Arnel 15/2)
* The match featured 14 players from each team
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The Westend Redbacks lost tonight's match against Tasmania in Darwin in the last over, with just four balls to spare.
Daniel Harris continued his excellent form, striking 71 from just 42 balls in an imposing stand at the top of the order. SA complied 5 for 152 off 20 overs. Tasmania finished with 5/156 in the last over.
In the bowling department, Aaron O'Brien also piled on the pressure, taking 2/12 off his four overs. Cullen Bailey followed up his good work on Thursday with a tidy 2/38 off four overs.
Coach Mark Sorell said the team worked hard on executing many of the skills the squad has been working through over the off-season.
"We tried hard to hit our targets, and to implement some of the strategies we have worked on, so it was more about giving some exposure to our guys," he said.
"All through the winter, we have worked on making sure we implement the team plan, and backing up your teammates, and I am very happy with the way the guys worked together today."
The Redbacks play again on Monday.
Daniel Harris continued his excellent form, striking 71 from just 42 balls in an imposing stand at the top of the order. SA complied 5 for 152 off 20 overs. Tasmania finished with 5/156 in the last over.
In the bowling department, Aaron O'Brien also piled on the pressure, taking 2/12 off his four overs. Cullen Bailey followed up his good work on Thursday with a tidy 2/38 off four overs.
Coach Mark Sorell said the team worked hard on executing many of the skills the squad has been working through over the off-season.
"We tried hard to hit our targets, and to implement some of the strategies we have worked on, so it was more about giving some exposure to our guys," he said.
"All through the winter, we have worked on making sure we implement the team plan, and backing up your teammates, and I am very happy with the way the guys worked together today."
The Redbacks play again on Monday.
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Australian Institute of Sport vs India - Match 2 2010 Emerging Players Tournament [T20T] Peter Burge Oval, Wellington Point
We lost by 2 runs,very undermanned batting line up wheres warner?
Maxwell the spinner sheeesh.
We lost by 2 runs,very undermanned batting line up wheres warner?
Maxwell the spinner sheeesh.
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brockley, there's a thread for this competition, may as well keep it all in there.
Fixtures, Schedule | Australian Domestic Season 2010/11 Cricket | Cricinfo.com
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Kylez
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I don't think those fixtures are official Brockley. They look the same as last season and usually there is announcement on the fixtures.
Kylez
State Vice-Captain
Redbacks cruise to big win.
Callum Ferguson and Cameron Borgas both struck centuries in the Redbacks' big win over Indian side Maharashtra in Darwin yesterday.
The pair shared a 180-run partnership, giving the Redbacks a healthy start to the innings.
Borgas, batting at number four, compiled a solid 100 off 109 balls, including five 4's and two 6's. In even better news, Ferguson scored 103 off 114 balls, signalling a succesful return to form after a serious knee injury last year.
Graham Manou also played well, with a quickfire 33 off 27 balls. The Redbacks finished their 50 overs at 7/277.
The Redbacks bowlers then peformed well on the quick pitch, with newcomers Rob Cassell collecting 3/15 and Ben Edmondson taking 2/25. Daniel Harris chipped in with a tidy 2/18 off four overs.
Maharashtra was bowled out for 176 off 43 overs, giving the Redbacks a confidence-boosting 101 runs.
Coach Mark Sorell said the game was an excellent opportunity for the team to play a 50 over match, presenting plenty of opportunities for bowlers and batters to get valuable match time.
The team play again on Tuesday, when they will contest a trial 40 over match against Tasmania. This will be the first time a match will be played in the new two 20-over innings format, which is being introdcued by Cricket Australia for the Ford Ranger Cup competition this summer.
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That is pretty good news for the Redbacks. To have Borgas scoring runs will be a huge bonus for them and it's great news that Ferguson has shrug off that knee injury, Manou got some runs to.
Cassell and Edmonson bowled well I see, that is good signs for the upcoming season. Haberfield is proven in the shorter form of the game and I reckon George could actually become a good shorter format bowler as welll
Callum Ferguson and Cameron Borgas both struck centuries in the Redbacks' big win over Indian side Maharashtra in Darwin yesterday.
The pair shared a 180-run partnership, giving the Redbacks a healthy start to the innings.
Borgas, batting at number four, compiled a solid 100 off 109 balls, including five 4's and two 6's. In even better news, Ferguson scored 103 off 114 balls, signalling a succesful return to form after a serious knee injury last year.
Graham Manou also played well, with a quickfire 33 off 27 balls. The Redbacks finished their 50 overs at 7/277.
The Redbacks bowlers then peformed well on the quick pitch, with newcomers Rob Cassell collecting 3/15 and Ben Edmondson taking 2/25. Daniel Harris chipped in with a tidy 2/18 off four overs.
Maharashtra was bowled out for 176 off 43 overs, giving the Redbacks a confidence-boosting 101 runs.
Coach Mark Sorell said the game was an excellent opportunity for the team to play a 50 over match, presenting plenty of opportunities for bowlers and batters to get valuable match time.
The team play again on Tuesday, when they will contest a trial 40 over match against Tasmania. This will be the first time a match will be played in the new two 20-over innings format, which is being introdcued by Cricket Australia for the Ford Ranger Cup competition this summer.
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That is pretty good news for the Redbacks. To have Borgas scoring runs will be a huge bonus for them and it's great news that Ferguson has shrug off that knee injury, Manou got some runs to.
Cassell and Edmonson bowled well I see, that is good signs for the upcoming season. Haberfield is proven in the shorter form of the game and I reckon George could actually become a good shorter format bowler as welll
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Nathan Hauritz questions Australia domestic cricket format changes
By Peter Lalor
August 10, 2010
Nathan Hauritz wonders if the changes to Australia's one-day domestic competition this summer will render him redundant.
The off-spinner's anxieties reflect the concerns of senior Australia players who are annoyed they weren't consulted before the concept was floated and feel it is the wrong approach for a nation defending its crown at the 2011 World Cup.
Cricket Australia is planning to play two 20-over innings per team in the second half of the Ford Ranger Cup, hoping the changes may be accepted internationally.
The move is a response to a perceived decline in interest in the one-day format.
Hauritz, who is recovering from a stress reaction in his foot which kept him out of the recent Test series against Pakistan, said he was not sure what the changes meant for him.
"It is going to be weird," Hauritz said.
"The part of the game they don't like is the bit where the spinner and the all-rounder bowls. That middle period is when I bowl, so maybe they won't need me anymore.
"You don't know though, maybe it will bring us back into the game a bit more. Maybe they will go to the spinner straight after the innings break, who knows. I haven't heard much about it.
"It is going to be different. Twenty20 cricket has made them look at different things, but it is disappointing because the players are happy with the way it is and with the World Cup coming up next year.
"It would have been good if they waited, but they have made their decision and everyone has to adapt to it. Hopefully, I can still play, but who knows?"
It is unlikely Hauritz will play any of the split format matches this season as he will be on national duty.
Hauritz will know this week how he has recovered from the foot injury, but is confident he will be ready for October's two Tests and three one-day series in India.
"I really want to go because it will be a tough tour and a good experience bowling on those wickets against those batsmen," he said.
Hauritz made his debut in 2004 against India in Mumbai on a freakishly dusty track. He had mixed results, but managed to walk away from the game, which Australia lost, with the wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman in the second innings.
In that match, he replaced an injured Shane Warne but selector Andrew Hilditch has admitted Steve Smith may be picked to bowl alongside Hauritz in India and Australia if conditions suit.
"Australia doesn't do that much, but I reckon we could make a big impact over there together," Hauritz said.
"It will be fun. The Indians play spin really well but if you get two of us going all right it will make it difficult.
"I think Stevie and I will complement each other, bowling to left and right-handed combinations and that sort of thing.
" If the opportunity comes up I am sure I will run with it."
Hauritz's bowling moved to the next level last summer. He took 33 wickets in eight Tests, including two five-wicket hauls in the second innings.
The 28-year-old said he was attacking a lot more and had learned that you don't have to bowl big spinning deliveries to take wickets. Hauritz said captain Ricky Ponting had given him the courage to attack, even when the runs were flowing.
"No bowler likes getting hit, but I reckon you just get used to it," he said. "But the courage comes from the captain, if he has the faith in you to get the wicket."
NEWS.com.au copright 2010.
Nathan Hauritz questions Australia domestic cricket format changes
By Peter Lalor
August 10, 2010
Nathan Hauritz wonders if the changes to Australia's one-day domestic competition this summer will render him redundant.
The off-spinner's anxieties reflect the concerns of senior Australia players who are annoyed they weren't consulted before the concept was floated and feel it is the wrong approach for a nation defending its crown at the 2011 World Cup.
Cricket Australia is planning to play two 20-over innings per team in the second half of the Ford Ranger Cup, hoping the changes may be accepted internationally.
The move is a response to a perceived decline in interest in the one-day format.
Hauritz, who is recovering from a stress reaction in his foot which kept him out of the recent Test series against Pakistan, said he was not sure what the changes meant for him.
"It is going to be weird," Hauritz said.
"The part of the game they don't like is the bit where the spinner and the all-rounder bowls. That middle period is when I bowl, so maybe they won't need me anymore.
"You don't know though, maybe it will bring us back into the game a bit more. Maybe they will go to the spinner straight after the innings break, who knows. I haven't heard much about it.
"It is going to be different. Twenty20 cricket has made them look at different things, but it is disappointing because the players are happy with the way it is and with the World Cup coming up next year.
"It would have been good if they waited, but they have made their decision and everyone has to adapt to it. Hopefully, I can still play, but who knows?"
It is unlikely Hauritz will play any of the split format matches this season as he will be on national duty.
Hauritz will know this week how he has recovered from the foot injury, but is confident he will be ready for October's two Tests and three one-day series in India.
"I really want to go because it will be a tough tour and a good experience bowling on those wickets against those batsmen," he said.
Hauritz made his debut in 2004 against India in Mumbai on a freakishly dusty track. He had mixed results, but managed to walk away from the game, which Australia lost, with the wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman in the second innings.
In that match, he replaced an injured Shane Warne but selector Andrew Hilditch has admitted Steve Smith may be picked to bowl alongside Hauritz in India and Australia if conditions suit.
"Australia doesn't do that much, but I reckon we could make a big impact over there together," Hauritz said.
"It will be fun. The Indians play spin really well but if you get two of us going all right it will make it difficult.
"I think Stevie and I will complement each other, bowling to left and right-handed combinations and that sort of thing.
" If the opportunity comes up I am sure I will run with it."
Hauritz's bowling moved to the next level last summer. He took 33 wickets in eight Tests, including two five-wicket hauls in the second innings.
The 28-year-old said he was attacking a lot more and had learned that you don't have to bowl big spinning deliveries to take wickets. Hauritz said captain Ricky Ponting had given him the courage to attack, even when the runs were flowing.
"No bowler likes getting hit, but I reckon you just get used to it," he said. "But the courage comes from the captain, if he has the faith in you to get the wicket."
NEWS.com.au copright 2010.
Tassie thumps WA as format is fine-tuned
11 Aug, 2010 12:00 AM
SYDNEY - Split- innings one-day cricket made its 21st-century Australian domestic debut in Darwin yesterday as Cricket Australia hurried to fine-tune the format ahead of an imminent decision on the shape of the coming season.
Tasmania thumped South Australia by six wickets with 8.3 overs to spare in an experimental contest that featured two 40-over innings split in half, with fielding restrictions applying in both brackets and only four bowlers required.
The first bracket of each innings was mediocre fare, as SA made 4-87 and Tasmania replied with 4-77, before the Redbacks folded for only a further 58 runs and allowed the Tigers an easy fourth-innings chase.
CA officials watched with interest in preparation for a board meeting in Melbourne on Friday, after which the details of the one- day domestic format to be trialled this summer will be finalised.
Tasmanian acting captain Xavier Doherty said the format's conditions placed greater focus on specialists and less on bit-part players.
"Bowlers can still bowl 10 overs, so you only have to pick four bowlers to get the overs completed, and I think that's going to be the biggest adjustment," he said.
"Teams will pick their four best bowlers, without having to go for a fifth or a sixth, and on the flipside of that you play an extra batsman, so the batting strength will be that little bit more as well.
"So that's what 40-over cricket will bring to the table - you'll get to see more high-quality batting and the best bowlers bowling in it."
Doherty admitted the rules made all-rounders less valuable, reducing the need for versatile role-players capable of swinging both bat and ball.
"The rules also allowed 12 players, 11 bat or bowl, so it'll probably leave all-rounders a little bit out of the game. Obviously if they're still in your best 11 they'll play, but there's probably not such a great need for an all-rounder now."
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11 Aug, 2010 12:00 AM
SYDNEY - Split- innings one-day cricket made its 21st-century Australian domestic debut in Darwin yesterday as Cricket Australia hurried to fine-tune the format ahead of an imminent decision on the shape of the coming season.
Tasmania thumped South Australia by six wickets with 8.3 overs to spare in an experimental contest that featured two 40-over innings split in half, with fielding restrictions applying in both brackets and only four bowlers required.
The first bracket of each innings was mediocre fare, as SA made 4-87 and Tasmania replied with 4-77, before the Redbacks folded for only a further 58 runs and allowed the Tigers an easy fourth-innings chase.
CA officials watched with interest in preparation for a board meeting in Melbourne on Friday, after which the details of the one- day domestic format to be trialled this summer will be finalised.
Tasmanian acting captain Xavier Doherty said the format's conditions placed greater focus on specialists and less on bit-part players.
"Bowlers can still bowl 10 overs, so you only have to pick four bowlers to get the overs completed, and I think that's going to be the biggest adjustment," he said.
"Teams will pick their four best bowlers, without having to go for a fifth or a sixth, and on the flipside of that you play an extra batsman, so the batting strength will be that little bit more as well.
"So that's what 40-over cricket will bring to the table - you'll get to see more high-quality batting and the best bowlers bowling in it."
Doherty admitted the rules made all-rounders less valuable, reducing the need for versatile role-players capable of swinging both bat and ball.
"The rules also allowed 12 players, 11 bat or bowl, so it'll probably leave all-rounders a little bit out of the game. Obviously if they're still in your best 11 they'll play, but there's probably not such a great need for an all-rounder now."
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