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DEC VicSpirit squad named for 2010-11
Tue, 29 June 2010
Victorian selectors have named a squad of 15 for the DEC VicSpirit as preparations begin for the 2010-11 season.
Tasmania added to 2010-11 WNCL
Tue, 15 June 2010
Cricket Australia (CA) has today announced that Tasmania has been added to the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) for the 2010-11 season.
Spirit back for testing
Tue, 8 June 2010
For the first time since the WNCL final, the DEC VicSpirit squad will be back in action for pre-season testing at the MCG tonight.
Australia celebrates win and exposure
Thu, 20 May 2010
Former DEC VicSpirit and Australian player Melanie Jones believes the Southern Stars' win in the ICC World Twenty20 and the exposure from the tournament is a big boost for female cricket.
Southern Stars clinch title
Mon, 17 May 2010
The Australian women's side were given a standing ovation by their male counterparts as they hoisted the World Twenty20 trophy in a thrilling three-run final win over New Zealand.
Stars through to T20 final
Fri, 14 May 2010
The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars are through to the ICC Women's World Twenty20 final after a comfortable seven-wicket victory over India in St Lucia this morning.
Jones: Aussies have stepped up
Thu, 13 May 2010
Former DEC VicSpirit and Aussie star Melanie Jones is over in the Caribbean keeping her on the ICC Women's World Twenty20 and looks ahead to the semi-finals.
Stars stay undefeated
Mon, 10 May 2010
An even performance across the board has seen the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars stay undefeated as they accounted for the West Indies by nine runs in their pool match at the ICC World Twenty20.
Stars through to semis
Sat, 8 May 2010
The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars are through to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 after knocking off South Africa by 20 runs.
Cameron's six gets Stars over line
Thu, 6 May 2010
A six from DEC VicSpirit's Jess Cameron has proved the difference as the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars prevailed over England in their opening ICC World Twenty20 match in the Caribbean.
Villani top-scores in warm-up win
Tue, 4 May 2010
DEC VicSpirit young gun Elyse Villani made 45 off 36 balls as the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars knocked off Pakistan by 82 runs in their final warm-up match before the ICC World Twenty20.
ICC Women's World T20 Preview
Mon, 3 May 2010
Former DEC VicSpirit star Melanie Jones previews the women's section of the ICC World Twenty20 that starts in the Caribbean this week.
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, while the Southern Stars have been stuck in Bangkok.
Lanning sticks it to Queensland
Wed, 28 April 2010
DEC VicSpirit young gun Meg Lanning showed her talent isn't limited to the cricket pitch, scoring all four goals for Victoria in its 4-3 win over Queensland in the final at the Under-18 2010 National
Elliott wins Una Paisley award
Mon, 19 April 2010
Dandenong skipper Sarah Elliott has capped off her season by taking out the Una Paisley award for the most consistent Premier Firsts player, at the 2010 VWCA Presentation Night held at Moonee Valley
Six Spirit players in Aussie World T20 squad
Tue, 30 March 2010
Six DEC VicSpirit stars - Rachael Haynes, Sarah Elliott, Jess Cameron, Julie Hunter, Elyse Villani and Clea Smith have been named in the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars squad for the ICC World
Jess a hero as Brunswick Park prevails again
Mon, 22 March 2010
Few club teams, male or female, can run down a target of 342 on Grand Final day, especially when the opposing attack includes three genuine top-class bowlers.
Parkers look to go back-to-back against EMP
Fri, 19 March 2010
Brunswick Park and Essendon Maribyrnong Park will again do battle for the Agnes
Elliott named WNCL Player of the Year
Mon, 15 March 2010
DEC VicSpirit all-rounder Sarah Elliott was rewarded for a consistent season for the VicSpirit by taking out the WNCL Player of the Series award, while NSW Breakers player Alex Blackwell won the WNCL
Smith to replace Andrews in Stars preliminary squad for ICC World Twenty20
Mon, 15 March 2010
Following the retirement of Sarah Andrews, the Women's National Selection Panel (WNSP) has today advised that VicSpirit player Clea Smith has been added to the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars
Six Vics named in Southern Stars squad
Thu, 11 March 2010
Six Victorians have been named in the 18-player Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)-Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars squad for 2010-11, while three are in the Commonwealth Bank Shooting Stars squad.
Cameron Stars in thriller
Wed, 3 March 2010
A half-century from DEC VicSpirit's Jess Cameron has led the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars to a thrilling two-wicket win over New Zealand in their One Day International at Queenstown on Wednesday.
VicSpirit have eight named in World T20 preliminary squad
Sat, 27 February 2010
Eight DEC VicSpirit players have been named in the preliminary 30-player squad for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the Caribbean from late April to mid May.
Ferns pip Stars
Wed, 24 February 2010
The Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars have fallen to the White Ferns for the third time in succession to hand the New Zealanders the Rose Bowl Twenty20 series 3-0 at Bellerive Oval on Tuesday night.
White Ferns continue strong Twenty20 form
Mon, 22 February 2010
New Zealand's White Ferns have continued their strong Twenty20 form with a second win in as many days against the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars at Bellerive Oval on Monday.
Ferns win a close one
Sun, 21 February 2010
The New Zealand White Ferns have finally broken through for their first win of the Rose Bowl series against the Southern Stars in dramatic fashion in their Twenty20 contest in Hobart on Sunday.
Haynes leads Stars' sweep of NZ
Fri, 19 February 2010
DEC VicSpirit captain Rachael Haynes top-scored with 75 not out as the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars defeated New Zealand by 103 runs in the fifth ODI of the Rose Bowl series at the Junction Oval
Elliott shows she's a Southern Star
Sun, 14 February 2010
DEC VicSpirit's Sarah Elliott helped lead the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars to a 102-run win over New Zealand at the Junction Oval on Sunday, making 62 with the bat before taking 2/14 with the
'We'll be better next time' - Fitzpatrick
Tue, 2 February 2010
Head coach Cathryn Fitzpatrick says the disappointment of running second to NSW in the Women's National Cricket League final at the MCG will ensure the advances made by the DEC VicSpirit will
Breakers beat Spirit to claim WNCL title
Sat, 30 January 2010
NSW Breakers have won their 12th WNCL title in 14 seasons, defeating the DEC VicSpirit by 59 runs in the final at the MCG today.
Watch the WNCL final live on cricket.com.au
Fri, 29 January 2010
Cricket fans will be able to watch tomorrow's Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) Final between the DEC VicSpirit and NSW Breakers live on the Cricket Australia website, cricket.com.au.
Spirit looking for double
Fri, 29 January 2010
With their confidence and self-belief reinforced by last week's breakthrough Twenty20 victory over New South Wales, the VicSpirit are determined to achieve the double in Saturday's WNCL final,
Julie's field of dreams
Thu, 28 January 2010
A change of direction has fuelled a career-best season for Julie Hunter, one of the VicSpirit keys in Saturday's MCG Grand Final showdown with New South Wales.
Spirit name unchanged line-up for WNCL final
Wed, 27 January 2010
DEC VicSpirit will take an unchanged line-up into Saturday's WNCL final against the NSW Breakers at the MCG.
Spirit claim T20 title
Sun, 24 January 2010
DEC VicSpirit has claimed the inaugural WNCL Twenty20 title with an emphatic 52-run win over the NSW Breakers in the final at Adelaide Oval.
Australian cricket mourns death of Betty Wilson
Fri, 22 January 2010
Australian cricket this evening paid tribute to Betty Wilson, sometimes described as Australia's female Bradman and widely acknowledged as the nation's greatest female cricketer, who has died aged
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
Villani: Spirit has belief
Thu, 21 January 2010
In-form opener Elyse Villani says the VicSpirit is looking forward to taking on the best, when they meet New South Wales in the Women's Twenty20 final at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Four Spirit stars get Aussie call-up
Wed, 20 January 2010
DEC VicSpirit stars Rachael Haynes, Jess Cameron, Sarah Elliott and Julie Hunter have been named in the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars squad to play New Zealand in the Rose Bowl Series from 10-23
Spirit make one change for Women's T20 final
Wed, 20 January 2010
Victorian selectors have made one change to the DEC VicSpirit team for Saturday's Women's Twenty20 final against NSW Breakers at the Adelaide, with leg-spinner Kristen Beams coming in for Kath
Sarah looking forward to showdowns
Mon, 18 January 2010
Sarah Elliott says the VicSpirit girls are excited by their upcoming showdowns against New South Wales for Australian cricket state supremacy.
Win secures home final for Spirit
Sun, 17 January 2010
A 10-run victory over the ACT Meteors at the MCG today has ensured the DEC VicSpirit will host the WNCL final against arch-rival NSW Breakers.
Elliott stars as Spirit keep home final in sight
Sat, 16 January 2010
DEC VicSpirit's quest for a home WNCL final is still alive after a thrilling one-wicket win over the ACT Meteors at the Junction Oval on Saturday.
Julie hunting for home final
Thu, 14 January 2010
The DEC VicSpirit are well and truly up to the challenge of securing a WNCL home final, according to leading pace bowler, Julie Hunter.
Under-18 Female Talent Squad announced
Wed, 13 January 2010
Victorians Meg Lanning and Stephanie Townsend have been selected to attend an Under-18 Female Talent Camp at the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence in Brisbane next week.
Home final on agenda for Spirit
Wed, 13 January 2010
Heading into the last round of the WNCL season, the DEC VicSpirit need to win both matches against the ACT Meteors this weekend to secure a home final.
Haynes: 'It's all in our hands'
Tue, 12 January 2010
VicSpirit captain Rachael Haynes says her team is primed to play the "best possible cricket" this weekend and onwards into the WNCL final in a fortnight.
Haynes leads Spirit to clean-sweep
Sat, 9 January 2010
A century from captain Rachael Haynes has led the DEC VicSpirit to a 67-run victory over the SA Scorpions at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Spirit thump Scorpions by 108 runs
Fri, 8 January 2010
A strong all-round performance has seen the DEC VicSpirit thump the SA Scorpions by 108 runs in their WNCL clash at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.
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.
Spirit into Women's T20 final
Thu, 7 January 2010
DEC VicSpirit secured a spot in the Women's Twenty20 final with an 18-run victory over the SA Scorpions at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
Smith adds depth for Spirit
Tue, 5 January 2010
Clea Smith says she "feels like a teenager again" having been recalled to the VicSpirit representative squad for this weekend's first WNCL game against the South Australian Scorpions.
Smith back for Spirit
Tue, 5 January 2010
Veteran pace bowler Clea Smith has been included in the DEC VicSpirit's team for the opening WNCL game against SA Scorpions at the Adelaide Oval on Friday after recovering from a back injury.
Spirit remain undefeated
Sat, 2 January 2010
DEC VicSpirit has scored a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Tasmania to retain top spot on the Women's National Cricket League Twenty20 competition table.
Spirit young guns shine with Shooting Stars
Wed, 23 December 2009
DEC VicSpirit young guns starred as the Commonwealth Bank Shooting Stars finished their five-match series against New Zealand Emerging Players with a 91-run victory, Elyse Villani scoring 80 and Meg
Cameron leads Stars to victory
Mon, 21 December 2009
A half-century from VicSpirit star Jess Cameron has helped the Commonwealth Bank Shooting Stars to an unassailable 3-1 lead over the New Zealand Emerging Players in their five-game series in Sydney.
Kristen proud to wear the Big V
Tue, 15 December 2009
She hails from Launceston and is ever so proud of her Tasmanian upbringing but Kristen Beams says she couldn't be a prouder or more passionate Big V player right now.
Beams puts NSW in a spin
Sun, 13 December 2009
An outstanding bowling performance from Kristen Beams led the DEC VicSpirit to a 69-run victory over the NSW Breakers in their WNCL clash at Manly on Sunday.
Breakers too strong for Spirit
Sat, 12 December 2009
NSW Breakers had no trouble overhauling the DEC VicSpirit's 186 in their WNCL clash at Manly on Saturday.
Spirit knock off Breakers in Women's T20
Fri, 11 December 2009
A half-century to Sarah Elliott and some tight bowling at the death has seen the DEC VicSpirit defeat NSW Breakers by seven runs in their Women's Twenty20 clash at Manly on Friday.
Spirit focus on pressure
Wed, 9 December 2009
Competition leaders VicSpirit are counting on sustained pressure to serve them well in the coming weekend's crucial triple-header against arch rivals, the New South Wales Breakers.
