Melbourne, March 26 -- South Australia's dream of lifting the Sheffield Shield in consecutive years might rest on Alex Carey adding another highlight to his stellar summer after the defending champions' title tilt took a plunge against Victoria's vaunted seamers.
Melbourne rain ensured only a solitary session of play was possible on the opening day of the Shield decider. The showers arrived as players were making their way onto the Junction Oval after lunch and there was no let-up until play was finally called just before 4.30pm.
Captain Nathan McSweeney (25no) looked the most convincing of the five batters who endured a testing reception across 28 overs from the Scott Boland-led attack, which bowled Victoria to thetop of the regular-seas...