Michael Clarke with David Warner during training with NSW. Source: News Limited
AUSTRALIA captain Michael Clarke has been brought to the crease sooner than expected after David Warner fell early on day one of New South Wales' Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania in Blacktown.
SHEF - Blacktown International Sportspark
30 October 2013 - Day 1, Session 1
New South Wales 1st Innings
| S. Henry | 9 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 20.93 |
| M. Clarke | 11 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 44 |
Warner was out caught and bowled for 21 to Test aspirant Ben Hilfenhaus, and the Blues opener was soon joined in the pavilion by Nic Maddinson, who was dismissed by Sam Rainbird for 15.
SHEF - Melbourne Cricket Ground
30 October 2013 - Day 1, Session 1
Victoria 1st Innings
| C. Rogers | 27 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 44.26 |
| P. Handscomb | 44 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 74.58 |
The Blacktown clash was one of three Shield matches kicking off on Wednesday, with Victoria hosting Western Australia at the MCG and South Australia taking on Queensland in Adelaide.
SHEF - Gliderol Stadium
30 October 2013 - Day 1, Session 1
South Australia 1st Innings
| S. Raphael | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4.76 |
| T. Head | 8 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
Despite being called up to Australia A's side for the tour match against England, Jon Holland will only carry the drinks for Victoria.
The Bushrangers opted to go without their left-arm spinner in favour of Fawad Ahmed for the first Sheffield Shield game of the season against Western Australia.
On a pitch that has a generous grass covering, there was little chance of either team opting for two spinners, with the Warriors going for Ashes sensation Ashton Agar.
Shaun Marsh, who needs runs here to press his own Ashes claims, won the toss and sent Victorian into bat.
Matthew Wade will skipper the Vics in white clothing for the first time, with Chris Rogers and Rob Quiney to open the batting.
Rogers presented a navy blue cap to first-time Victorian player Dan Christian before the match.
30 Oct, 2013
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Source: http://www.news.com.au/national/australia-captain-michael-clarke-brought-to-crease-early-as-david-warner-is-out-cheaply-for-nsw/story-e6frfkp9-1226749595263?from=public_rss
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