A new Sheffield Shield season begins on October 4 with South Australia starting as defending champions for the first time in 29 years. The early part of season has significant interest with Australia's selectors stating that Shield performances will dictate places in the Ashes, with an opening spot up for grabs as well as doubts over Pat Cummins' fitness. Here is how each squad shapes up.

New South Wales

Captain Jack Edwards

Coach Greg Shipperd

Squad Sean Abbott, Charlie Anderson (R), Pat Cummins (CA), Joel Davies, Oliver Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Matt Gilkes, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Josh Hazlewood (CA), Ryan Hicks (R), Riley Kingsell (R), Sam Konstas (CA), Nathan Lyon (CA), Nic Maddinson, Blake Nikitaras, Jack Nisbet, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, William Salzmann

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