Kate Blackwell announces retirement
Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars and NSW Breakers stalwart, Kate Blackwell, has announced her retirement from cricket, bringing to an end a career that saw her part of six National titles with NSW and Australia’s World Cup victory in 2005. More
CA disappointed by decision
Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket are deeply disappointed that their joint nomination of former Australian Prime Minister, the Honourable Mr John Howard AC, for the position of ICC Vice President had not been supported by the ICC Executive Board when it met in Singapore. More
ICC reject Howard nomination
The ICC Executive Board have invited Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket to re-nominate a candidate for the role of ICC Vice-President. More
Tasmania join WNCL
Tasmania has been added to the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) for the 2010-11 season. More
Perry relishes experience
Australian cricketer Ellyse Perry thinks the exposure and media coverage the CBA Southern Stars received throughout their Twenty20 World Cup campaign in Barbados will do good things for women’s cricket. More
Australia celebrate win and exposure
The Australian women's Twenty20 team not only won the World Cup title but also took a big step forward in educating the wider cricket community on the game we know can entertain and excite. More
CA congratulates Southern Stars
Cricket Australia (CA) believes the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars' win at the Women’s ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies will further build the profile of women’s cricket in the public – and media – eye. More
Southern Stars clinch title
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. More
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Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars Tour of England
DateHome TeamAway TeamVenue
Jun 25, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsDerbyshire, T20
Jun 29, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsChelmsford (ODI)
Jun 30, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsChelmsford (D/N ODI)
Jul 03, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsStratford
Jul 05, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsWormsley
Jul 07, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsLord's
Jul 10 - 13, 2009 EnglandCommonwealth Bank Southern StarsWorcester (Test)
Player Profiles
Shelley Nitschke
Shelley Nitschke
Born: Dec 3, 1976
State: SA
Left-hand bat
Left-arm orthodox
Test Cap No: 146
ODI Cap No: 101
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