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Richard EarleCricket and sports writer

Richard Earle has covered cricket both internationally and nationally for News Corp. Soccer and AFL are also consuming passions. He has won six SA Media/Press Club awards for best sports coverage.

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SA Cricket

Wil Parker and Will Sutherland from the Bushrangers celebrate the dismissal of Jake Weatherald of the Redbacks during day 3 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield cricket match between the South Australia Redbacks and the Victoria Bushrangers at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Sunday, March 8, 2020. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Sutherland all but sinks Redbacks’ final hopes

Victorian quick Will Sutherland claimed three wickets in the final session on Sunday to leave South Australia 4/80 chasing 399 for victory to keep any chance of a Sheffield Shield final berth alive.

SA Cricket

Daniel Worrall and Jake Lehmann of the Redbacks celebrate the dismissal of Wil Parker from the Bushrangers during day 1 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield cricket match between the South Australia Redbacks and the Victoria Bushrangers at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Friday, March 6, 2020. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Redbacks’ bowlers fight back in must-win game

South Australia fought back to bowl Victoria out on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash at Adelaide Oval as it battles to keep its slim final hopes alive.

SA Cricket

CRICKET - REDBACKS TRAINING - at Adelaide Oval. Tom Cooper in the nets Picture SARAH REED

Cooper wants to cash in against Vics

South Australia’s Tom Cooper is the top runscorer in the Sheffield Shield this season and could yet reach the 1000 runs mark. But he has his eyes on a bigger prize.

Cricket

Zampa confirms move could keep Test dream alive

He’s Australia’s No. 1 one-day spinner, but Adam Zampa fears his major ambition of playing Test cricket can’t be fulfilled in South Australia and may require him to seek out other opportunities interstate.

Cricket

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 11: Ashton Agar of Australia is congatulated by his parents John and Sonia and brothers Wesley and Williams after day two of the 1st Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on July 11, 2013 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

How brother’s epic Ashes stand launched Wes Agar’s career, too

Wes Agar explains how watching his older brother’s stunning Ashes debut, and the solid advice Phil Hughes gave his sibling that day, set him on a path to become the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year.

Crows

We’ll surprise you while you’re sleeping: Seedsman

Gamebreaker Paul Seedsman says while the rest of the competition may have doubts over Adelaide’s credentials in 2020, following big changes during the off-season, he is confident the Crows will catch a few teams napping.

Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Callum Ferguson of the Redbacks bats during day four of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at Bankstown Oval on February 27, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Ferg wants to bat on for SA

Callum Ferguson believes he can play long enough for a dream Sheffield Shield title but has a wise message for teammates.

Cricket

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Daniel Worrall of the Stars celebrates after dismissing Matthew Wade of the Hurricanes during the Big Bash League semi final match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars at Blundstone Arena on February 14, 2019 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Zamps, Worrall, Billy and Renshaw on move

Cricket Australia’s protracted embargo period is frustrating players, managers and teams but has stopped a current and former Australian quartet from lining up big franchise and state moves.

SA Cricket

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Joe Mennie of the Redbacks celebrates after taking the wicket of Daniel Hughes of the Blues during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at Bankstown Oval on February 24, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Mennie happy returns as Joe pegs back Blues

A flurry of wickets late in the day from recalled paceman Joe Mennie has South Australia right in the hunt after day one of its first-class match against New South Wales.

SA Cricket

Daniel Worrall of the Redbacks walks from the field with team mates after day 4 of the Marsh Sheffield Shield match between the South Australia Redbacks and Western Australia Warriors at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Monday, February 17, 2020. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Redbacks put matchwinner on ice

He bowled South Australia to victory against Western Australia, but spearhead Daniel Worrall won’t face New South Wales in Sydney. Skipper Travis Head reveals why.

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