Victorian Bushrangers

NEWS > LATEST NEWS

Bushrangers turn Outlaws in Nottingham

Tue, 27 July 2010

The Nottingham Outlaws used their three Victorian Bushrangers to full effect to beat the Sussex Sharks in their T20 quarterfinal.

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

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

The 'A' Team

Wed, 23 June 2010

"I love it when a plan comes together!" That's what I was thinking straight after our 107 run victory over Sri Lanka A yesterday. Stealing the words from Hannibal - the boss of

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

England wins T20 title

Mon, 17 May 2010

England stormed to a seven-wicket victory over Australia at the Kensington Oval to break its 35-year duck in International Cricket Council tournaments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Captain's Chat: Thrill of a lifetime

Tue, 23 March 2010

Winning the Sheffield Shield again is a thrill of a lifetime. For me it is my third but looking around our victory circle as we sang our song on Sunday night, I was just as rapt for the first-timers

Coach's Corner: Something to savour

Mon, 22 March 2010

Three finals, two titles. It doesn't get too much better than that. And as you can imagine I'm thrilled not only for 'Team Victoria' on the field but 'Team Victoria' off it as well.

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

Bushrangers claim Sheffield Shield

Sun, 21 March 2010

Victoria has claimed a record 457-run victory in the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at the MCG after a dominant fifth day which saw the Bulls dismissed inside two sessions.

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

Shield in Victoria's grasp

Sat, 20 March 2010

Bushrangers captain Cameron White has shown Queensland no mercy, setting the Bulls the impossible task of scoring 611 runs in 90 overs on Sunday to win the Sheffield Shield final.

Hussey prefers pain

Sat, 20 March 2010

Bushrangers batsman David Hussey has said that if it was up to him, Victoria would probably be still batting in the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland.

Buck's Blog: Final blow

Fri, 19 March 2010

You can no doubt imagine I'm absolutely gutted to miss the Shield Final.

Victoria makes its move

Fri, 19 March 2010

Victorian openers Nick Jewell and Rob Quiney have seized the initiative in the Sheffield Shield final against Queensland at the MCG, helping to build a 159-run lead with 10 second-innings wickets in

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

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.

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

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.

Aiming to finish off strongly: Shipperd

Tue, 16 March 2010

Victoria has the edge in form and final

Coach's Corner: One to go

Mon, 15 March 2010

We are enormously pleased to have won hosting rights for Wednesday's Sheffield Shield final. We have now given ourselves the best chance to win the final and defend the title we won against the Bulls

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.

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 start well

Thu, 11 March 2010

Victoria is making steady progress towards overhauling Tasmania's first-innings 222 on the second day of play in the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG.

Vics' home final in the bag?

Thu, 11 March 2010

Commanding centuries from David Hussey and Aaron Finch have given the Bushrangers a stranglehold over their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania 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.

Wright gives Vics edge

Wed, 10 March 2010

Another superb bowling performance by Damien Wright has given the Bushrangers the upper hand on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania at the MCG.

Wright credits conditions

Wed, 10 March 2010

A modest Damien Wright credits the conditions for helping him to another five-wicket haul for the Bushrangers in what's proving to be a most productive late summer for the 34-year-old.

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.

Coach's Corner: Big prize on the line

Tue, 9 March 2010

We are committed to bringing our 'A' game with us this week as we seek our sixth outright win of the season against the Tasmanians. The prize is a big one, hosting rights to this summer's Weet-Bix

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.

Vics clinch amazing win

Sat, 6 March 2010

A glittering century from Luke Ronchi wasn't enough to save Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield match at the WACA Ground on Saturday as the Bushrangers won by 54 runs despite conceding first

Victoria claims inaugural Futures League title

Fri, 5 March 2010

Victoria has claimed the inaugural Futures League title with a 170-run win over Western Australia at the Junction Oval on Thursday.

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

Vics have job ahead

Thu, 4 March 2010

Western Australia is 3-82 and in a strong position at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match at the WACA Ground having bowled Victoria out for 199 earlier 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

Coach's Corner: Exceptionally proud

Tue, 2 March 2010

Well done to Tasmania, this summer's Ford Ranger Cup champions. They are a well-organised, skilful one-day team and they outplayed us on Sunday night. They had their best game of the year while we

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.

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.

Vics set 305 to win

Sun, 28 February 2010

Victoria will have to complete a record run chase to avoid a fourth consecutive Ford Ranger Cup final loss after a century from wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine put Tasmania in the box seat in Sunday's

Tigers clinch title

Sun, 28 February 2010

Tasmania has clinched its fourth Ford Ranger Cup crown after thumping Victoria in the 2009/10 decider by 110 runs on Sunday at the MCG, consigning the Bushrangers to the ignominy of becoming the

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.

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.

Buck's Blog: Finals fever

Fri, 26 February 2010

While waiting for our flight at Brisbane airport, the buzz is all about Sunday's final.

Hastings: It isn't over yet

Thu, 25 February 2010

Victoria may only be two wickets away from pocketing hosting rights for the Sheffield Shield final, but Bushrangers all-rounder John Hastings has warned his team-mates they still have plenty of work

Bulls stun Bushrangers

Thu, 25 February 2010

An incredible unbeaten final-wicket partnership of 58 runs from Queensland tailenders Chris Swan and Luke Feldman has seen the Bulls claim an unbelievable one-wicket victory over Victoria on a

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

Bulls tests Vics

Tue, 23 February 2010

Runs and wickets proved hard to come by on the opening day of the all-important Sheffield Shield clash between Queensland and Victoria at the Gabba, but the Bushrangers batted with much dedication to

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

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.

Vics pip Bulls in a thriller

Sun, 21 February 2010

The Victorian Bushrangers have booked their spot in the Ford Ranger Cup final after overcoming a valiant fight-back from the Queensland Bulls to register a 25-run win at the Gabba on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coach's Corner: Hungry to achieve

Wed, 17 February 2010

We remain hungry to achieve as we head into our northern tour with two big games against the Queenslanders, the first on Saturday followed by the four-dayer from next Monday.

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

Vics too good

Mon, 15 February 2010

Andrew McDonald has capped off an outstanding match by guiding Victoria to the outright victory over New South Wales that all but guarantees the Bushrangers a place in this season's Sheffield Shield

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.

Blues frustrate Vics

Sun, 14 February 2010

New South Wales tyros Phillip Hughes and Steven Smith have taken full advantage of some sloppy Victorian fielding to give the Blues a chance of avoiding outright defeat after three days of the

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.

Buck's Blog: Fielding x-factors

Fri, 12 February 2010

Another x-factor in cricket (after my last blog on Lady Luck) is fielding...

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.

Bushrangers out to end curse

Thu, 11 February 2010

Acting Victorian skipper Davis Hussey says the Bushrangers will not be satisfied with just making this season's Ford Ranger Cup final but desperately want to win it after having been runners-up in

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.

Coach's Corner: Willing, ready and able

Wed, 10 February 2010

We are fast approaching the most challenging weeks of our season with teams jockeying for position to play off for the final two titles, the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield and the Ford Ranger Cup.

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.

Buck's Blog: Lady Luck

Fri, 5 February 2010

There is an old adage in cricket - 'You need a bit of luck in this game!' Victoria's last game against Tasmania in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield proved it once again.

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.

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.

Bushrangers in control

Mon, 1 February 2010

A timely unbeaten century from Victorian batsman Rob Quiney has helped the Bushrangers build a commanding lead after three days of their Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania at Bellerive Oval.

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.

Buck's Blog: Back on tour

Sun, 31 January 2010

It's great to be back with the boys again and on tour. It's been over a month away, after missing the Big Bash and having to nurse a broken hand.

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.

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.

Buck's Blog: Getting into the Spirit

Fri, 22 January 2010

Over 43,000 people saw Victoria destroy Tassie in a Twenty20 game, but for those who made it to the MCG early would have been given a nice bonus. The Victorian women's side - the Spirit - were taking

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

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

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

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,

Coach's Corner: Stepping up

Tue, 19 January 2010

As pleased as I was to see our boys win and earn a place in the lead-up final against the Queenslanders in Brisbane, I was rapt how our whole side took their cricket to another level when it counted

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.

Captain's Chat: It's all happening

Mon, 18 January 2010

DEC Bushrangers captain Cameron White discusses Brad Hodge, the KFC Big Bash preliminary final, losing the toss and being selected for Australia.

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.

'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.

Buck's Blog: Getting hit

Fri, 15 January 2010

As far as weekends go... I've had better!

Victoria makes preliminary final

Fri, 15 January 2010

A record 147-run stand between Brad Hodge and Aaron Finch has powered the Bushrangers to a thumping nine-wicket victory over Tasmania at the MCG on Friday, qualifying Victoria for a place in

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.

Coach's Corner: Under the pump

Tue, 12 January 2010

Cricket is all about meeting challenges head-on and being the best you can be under the most pressure-cooker of situations.

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.

Vics fail in run chase

Mon, 11 January 2010

Western Australia has bowled well to defend 5-152 and comfortably beat Victoria by 24 runs in the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash match with Victoria at the WACA Ground on Sunday night.

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.

Buck's Blog: Crowd involvement

Fri, 8 January 2010

Huge crowds and exciting cricket means fewer problems with crowd behaviour, which is a huge relief for players who can cop plenty when the action in the middle gets a bit quiet.

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 quelled

Thu, 7 January 2010

South Australia is rocketing towards a Big Bash finals appearance after recording a 91-run victory over bogey side Victoria at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Coach's Corner: Great start to new year

Wed, 6 January 2010

It was New Year's Eve all over again at the MCG on Saturday night with thousands in enjoying a real spectacular.

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.

Captain's Chat: Expecting the all-clear

Mon, 4 January 2010

It wasn't the way I wanted to start the New Year... on my hands and knees clutching my jaw after missing a bouncer in mid-innings against New South Wales and copping it right under the chin.

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.

Vics win a thriller

Sat, 2 January 2010

Victoria made light of New South Wales' recent Twenty20 dominance - and an imposing target - to notch a thrilling six-wicket win in Saturday night's KFC Big Bash at the MCG.

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

Vics get over the line

Tue, 29 December 2009

Victoria has taken out the opening match of the Big Bash Twenty20 season by three runs over Queensland thanks to the Duckworth/Lewis method after rain stopped play in the 17th over at the Gabba on

At the half-way mark

Tue, 29 December 2009

We enter the New Year full of expectation and are enjoying taking a couple of extra breaths after cramming 26 match days into just seven weeks from the end of October.

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.

Pattinson not enough

Wed, 23 December 2009

A record-breaking haul from rookie Victoria paceman James Pattinson was not enough to deny New South Wales four-wicket victory in an intriguing Ford Ranger Cup clash on a lively SCG wicket on

Vics hold on

Tue, 22 December 2009

Bad light has prevented NSW from making a late bid for outright victory late on day four of its Sheffield Shield match with Victoria in Newcastle.

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.

Bushrangers in trouble

Sun, 20 December 2009

New South Wales is on track for a massive first-innings lead after demolishing Victoria's top order on day three of the Sheffield Shield clash in Newcastle.

Blues fight back

Sat, 19 December 2009

A remarkable unbeaten ninth-wicket stand of 176 between Stephen O'Keefe and Mitchell Starc has swung the momentum New South Wales' way in the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria in Newcastle on

Buck's Blog: Saloon Shaun Tait

Fri, 18 December 2009

There are times when batting in cricket, where the thought of getting hit creeps into the mind.

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.

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.

Gallant Vics fall short

Wed, 16 December 2009

South Australia has completed a resounding 49-run victory over Victoria on a day of record scoring by the Redbacks in their Ford Ranger Cup match at the MCG.

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

Coach's Corner: Win from anywhere

Tue, 15 December 2009

It has been five years since we played at the Newcastle Sports Ground, venue for this week's pre-Christmas encounter with New South Wales - it's where our mantra 'Win From Anywhere' stems from.

Win an iPod nano with the Bushrangers on Twitter and Facebook!

Tue, 15 December 2009

The DEC Bushrangers have today launched a summer give-a-way via Facebook and Twitter! Lucky fans have the chance to win a prize pack which includes a Bushrangers blue 8GB iPod Nano and 4 tickets to a

Redbacks bat first against Vics

Tue, 15 December 2009

South Australian captain Graham Manou has won the toss and elected to bat in Tuesday's Ford Ranger Cup clash with Victoria at the MCG.

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.

Game on at the MCG

Sun, 13 December 2009

A sporting declaration by Victorian skipper Cameron White combined with an agreement by South Australia not to enforce the follow-on has opened up the possibility of an outright result in the

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

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

Pattinsons fail to strike

Thu, 10 December 2009

After becoming the first brothers to represent Victoria in a first-class match for nearly 50 years, the Pattinson brothers failed to get an early breakthrough as South Australia made a solid start in

Buck's Blog: Redhead and proud

Thu, 10 December 2009

For the first time in living memory, the mighty Bushrangers were represented at the top of the order last week by a couple of 'Torches'!

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.

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.

Warriors stun Bushrangers

Sat, 5 December 2009

Western Australia has clinched an unlikely six-wicket victory over the Victorian Bushrangers with just three balls remaining, thanks to a stunning innings from Luke Ronchi in their Ford Ranger Cup

Buck's Blog: Bradley John Hodge

Fri, 4 December 2009

I'd thought of using this blog to take the 'mick' out of him. He looks an easy target with his meek and mild exterior. But I've found it's pointless as he'll always have the last say with his

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.

Captain's Chat: Celebrating a wonderful career

Wed, 2 December 2009

Brad Hodge has been an extraordinarily good player for the Vics ever since I can remember and to have the opportunity to be involved in his last two Shield games, at home next week and in Newcastle

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.

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.

Coach's Corner: Time to impress

Mon, 30 November 2009

With six matches in December and lots of travelling time from Newcastle to Bunbury, the opportunities are abundant in the coming weeks as our players look to impress the national selectors and join

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.

Bushrangers show their class

Sun, 29 November 2009

The Victorian Bushrangers have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the Sheffield Shield table with a game in hand over their nearest rivals after routing Queensland by an innings and 50 runs

Buck's Blog #2

Fri, 27 November 2009

When the Oz selectors are looking for an all-rounder … how come CJL Rogers doesn’t crack a mention?

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.

Coach's Corner: On the right track

Tue, 24 November 2009

A share of top place after the opening two rounds of the new season is a good place to be and we can clear out on our own if we can maintain our winning form against the Queenslanders from Friday.

Captain's Chat: Terrific come from behind win

Mon, 23 November 2009

It's always a great moment, singing the team song, and we belted it out with real relish and gusto after the West Australian game.

'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

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

Buck's Blog

Thu, 19 November 2009

DEC Bushrangers opening batsman Chris 'Buck' Rogers gives us the first installment of his blog, that will run weekly throughout the season.

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.

Captain's Chat: Cameron White

Mon, 16 November 2009

Six points and a couple of Vics in the first Test team would be a lovely early Christmas present for us this week as we take on the Western Warriors in our first home match of the season.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Coach's Corner: Hodge the best

Sat, 7 November 2009

Brad Hodge is the most outstanding Victorian domestic player in history, according to the Bushrangers’ head coach Greg Shipperd

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

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.

Hodge gets Vics home

Wed, 4 November 2009

South Australia's bogey man Brad Hodge has peeled off another century and led the Bushrangers to a crushing five-wicket victory over the Redbacks in the Ford Ranger Cup match at Adelaide Oval.

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.

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

Vics fight T20 hangover

Mon, 2 November 2009

Victorian captain David Hussey says his side might have experienced a brief Twenty20 hangover after temporarily letting South Australia off the hook in its Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval.

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

Coach's Corner: Greg Shipperd

Thu, 29 October 2009

We are proud to be the champion team coming into the new Sheffield Shield season but come the first ball in Adelaide on Friday everyone is equal again with our group facing a particular set of fresh

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Blues thrash Bushrangers

Thu, 22 October 2009

New South Wales booked its place in the Champions League Twenty20 final with a commanding 79-run win over Australian arch rivals Victoria Bushrangers in Delhi.

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

Cobras claim Vics

Sun, 18 October 2009

Henry Davids smashed an unbeaten half-century as the Cape Cobras eased to an eight-wicket victory over the Victoria Bushrangers in the Champions League Twenty20 in Bangalore.

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

Bushrangers closer to semi

Fri, 16 October 2009

Andrew McDonald claimed four wickets to help Victoria edge closer to a semi-final spot with a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first match of the second round of the Champions

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.

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.

Bushrangers through despite loss

Wed, 14 October 2009

The DEC Victorian Bushrangers progressed to the second round of the Champions League despite slipping to a 15-run defeat against Wayamba in their final group match in Delhi.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Vics take on NSW in final hit-out

Thu, 8 October 2009

The DEC Victorian Bushrangers had their final hit-out today against NSW prior to Friday's match against Delhi Daredevils in the Airtel Champions League Twenty20.

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.

Excitement is building

Mon, 5 October 2009

The excitement and expectation for the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 is building and the Bushrangers have a real sense of purpose according to coach Greg Shipperd.

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.

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.