First-Class Matches Australia 2005/06 and 2006/07 and South Africa 2006/07

struggled in Tests and failed to make the impact his ability warranted (although he was a potent force in limited-overs cricket for Australia). The season also saw a somewhat abrupt end to the career of Damien Martyn, who retired suddenly after playing in the first two Ashes Tests. He had made his debut in 1990/91 and his elegant stroke-play brought him Test recognition two seasons later; but he failed to establish himself and it was not until 2001 that he became certain of a place. He ultimately appeared in 67 Tests, scoring 4406 runs at a healthy average of 46. Pura Cup 2006/07: Final table P W L LWF DWF DLF Pts Quot 6 0 2 2 0 1 Tasmania 10 6 2 0 1 1 38 1.017 2 New South Wales 10 4 2 1 1 2 28 1.042 3 Victoria 10 4 2 1 0 3 26 1.112 4 Queensland 10 4 4 0 1 1 26 0.920 5 Western Australia 10 3 3 1 3 0 26 1.206 6 South Australia 10 1 5 1 2 1 12 0.776 FINAL: Tasmania beat New South Wales by 421 runs 54 Australia in 2006/07