James Hopes

Replaces compatriot James Hopes, who has opted out because of personal reasons

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Veteran James Hopes and rookie Jack Wildermuth combined to bowl Queensland to victory inside three days in a low-scoring Sheffield Shield match against Victoria

James Hopes, coming in at No.8, blasted 94 off 60 balls, guiding Queensland to an innings lead against Tasmania in Brisbane

Queensland bundled out South Australia's last six wickets for 54 runs to make sure they did not have to bat again, and sealed an innings-and-14-run win in Brisbane

Alex Ross led South Australia's revival on the first day of a rain-affected match against Queensland at the Gabba, where the veteran James Hopes combined with Queensland's younger fast men to trouble the Redbacks

Fast bowler Alister McDermott has been cut from Queensland's contract list for 2015-16, along with his brother Ben, who has moved to Tasmania

Western Australia ended the penultimate day with a lead of 291 runs after Queensland declared with a trail of 138 runs in their first innings in pursuit of an outright win

Seamer Simon Milenko's 5 for 15 in only his second first-class game, floored Tasmania as they lost to Queensland by an innings and 50 runs inside two days.

Joe Burns scored 68 in an opening partnership worth 124 to underpin a collective bowling performance led by James Hopes, as Queensland, having opted to bowl, took charge in Hobart.

Sean Abbott returned to cricket at the SCG, bowling a bouncer in his first over and collecting two wickets as New South Wales dismissed Queensland for 268

Ryan Harris went wicketless but Queensland finished the first day on top of their clash with Tasmania at Allan Border Field

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Peter Forrest led a solid batting display from Queensland on the second day in Melbourne as they sought the victory they needed to earn a place in the Sheffield Shield final

Queensland captain James Hopes proved dangerous with the new ball before Victoria recovered somewhat through half-centuries to David Hussey and John Hastings on the first day in Melbourne

Queensland's pacers Luke Feldman and James Hopes did the damage for the team, leaving Western Australia in disarray chasing 395 as Queensland closed in on a big win