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NSW Regroup After Shipperd Axing as Patterson Reaches 100 Sheffield Shield Games

NSW players report a reset in focus following the call, with Greg Shipperd to complete the season.

Kurtis Patterson became the youngest player to score a first-class century in Australia.
Batsman Kurtis Patterson is set to join a select group with his 100th Sheffield Shield game for NSW. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Overview

  • Cricket NSW has told head coach Greg Shipperd he will not continue beyond this campaign, though he will finish the Shield and One-Day Cup seasons.
  • Kurtis Patterson said the week was difficult but insisted the decision will not divide the dressing room as the squad knuckled down in preparation.
  • Patterson plays his 100th Sheffield Shield match for NSW this week, becoming the sixth player to reach the milestone for the Blues.
  • The veteran batter reaffirmed his Test ambitions and said he would accept any role from No. 1 to No. 6 if recalled during Australia's busy schedule.
  • Squad updates for South Australia: Jack Edwards returns from Pakistan to captain, Josh Philippe is available, Steven Smith remains unavailable, and uncapped pacer Peter Francis is included.