Michael Clarke ruled out of Bupa Sheffield Shield final
Cricket Australia (CA) today advises that Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the Bupa Sheffield Shield final with a fractured shoulder.
Cricket Australia (CA) today advises that Michael Clarke has been ruled out of the Bupa Sheffield Shield final with a fractured shoulder.
The Western Warriors have qualified for Western Australia’s first Bupa Sheffield Shield final in 15 years and coach Justin Langer is understandably proud of his side’s efforts.
The Western Warriors will compete in their first Sheffield Shield Final in 15 years after Queensland failed to defeat Victoria at the MCG. The Warriors will take on the New South Wales Blues at Manuka Oval in a five-day game commencing on Friday 21 March in the decider.
The Western Warriors need a further eight wickets while New South Wales require 110 more runs, to earn the right to host the Bupa Sheffield Shield Final after an enthralling third day at Manuka Oval.
The Western Warriors have fought back to be in contention for outright points in their vital final round Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales at Manuka Oval.
Western Australia’s hopes of qualifying for their first Bupa Sheffield Shield Final in 15 years have suffered a major setback after a disappointing batting performance on the first day of their final round clash with New South Wales at the Manuka Oval.
Both Western Warriors and New South Wales welcome back international representatives as the final round of this season’s Sheffield Shield begins with the top of the table log-jammed.
The Western Warriors have moved to the top of the Bupa Sheffield Shield table after today romping to an eight-wicket win over former table-toppers New South Wales.
Four final session wickets has brought a determined Western Australia outfit right back into their vital Bupa Sheffield Shield clash with New South Wales at stumps on day one at the WACA Ground.
As third placed Western Warriors prepare to tackle table topping NSW Blues coach Justin Langer acknowledges the huge importance of the Sheffield Shield fixture at the WACA.