Peter Siddle's advice to be patient with James Pattinson after his muted return from injury was vindicated by his fellow paceman's improved bowling on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG. Pattinson's new-ball scalp of Ben Dunk was the first of three wickets shed by Tasmania in the final session as Victoria continued to overcome their poor start to the day. At stumps on day two the Tigers were 3-62 in their second innings, leading by 31. Jake Doran will resume on day three on 18, with acting captain Alex Doolan on seven. The visitors' hopes of snaring an unexpected innings lead after posting 241 on day one were boosted when Victoria lost openers Travis Dean and Rob Quiney and...
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