New South Wales claim Sheffield Shield over Western Australia

Blues and WA agree early finishNSW held 464-run lead on final day
New South Wales have won the 2013-14 Sheffield Shield title after reaching an agreement with Western Australia to end the final day four hours early.NSW, who only needed a draw to claim the Shield for the first time since 2008, made it to what proved to be an unbeatable 464-run lead after lunch on Tuesday at 4-197 in their second innings. Both teams sought permission from Cricket Australia to end the match early and the request w