Rixon confident Slater will play one more season

Sydney: Re-appointed coach Steve Rixon said on Friday he expected former Test batsman Michael Slater to back up and play another season with Australian Sheffield Shield Champions New South Wales.

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Slater to bat in the middle order for New South Wales

Sydney: Former Test opener Michael Slater will bat in the middle-order if he plays for New South Wales (NSW) in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia (SA) in Adelaide starting on Friday, coach Steve Rixon said on Tuesday.

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MacGill is ideal substitute for injured Warne: Rixon

<p>Sydney: New South Wales (NSW) coach Steve Rixon on Tuesday urged selectors to choose Stuart MacGill as injured Shane Warne's replacement in the Australian Test team. <p>With Warne's shoulder injury to sideline the great leg spinner from the last two Ashes

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Thatscricket - News - Cricket: McGrath tunes up for Test against New Zealanders

Sydney: Australian cricket spearhead Glenn McGrath is ready to bounce back from a rare lean patch when he completes his Test build-up for the touring New Zealanders this weekend.McGrath will have his final pre-Test hit out for New South Wales (NSW)

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