Bushfire Cricket Bash: Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting, Yuvraj, Gilchrist come together to raise money for relief
4 years, 10 months ago

Bushfire Cricket Bash: Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting, Yuvraj, Gilchrist come together to raise money for relief

Hindustan Times  

Brian Lara showed he still has what it takes with a stylish 30 not out as cricketing royalty helped raise money to aid Australian bushfire relief in a charity match Sunday. The West Indian legend stroked a series of lofted cover drives and straight drives, including two sixes, before retiring to give another batsman a chance in a star-studded Bushfire Bash at Melbourne’s Junction Oval. Sharing a dressing room with guys I spent 25 years with.” After the game, Cricket Australia tweeted that “thanks to the incredible generosity from Australia and around the globe, we’ve raised over Aus$7.7 million to support communities and families impacted by the recent bushfires”. They left at least 30 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed, with many of the fires only brought under control in recent days after torrential rain swept across eastern Australia.

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Mitch Marsh and Alex Carey take Australia to competitive total at Headingley
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitch Marsh and Alex Carey take Australia to competitive total at Headingley

The Independent  

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India vs Australia: Ricky Ponting wants Joe Burns, Matthew Wade to open for AUS in 1st Test vs IND
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Ricky Ponting wants Joe Burns, Matthew Wade to open for AUS in 1st Test vs IND

India Today  

Former captain Ricky Ponting has urged Australia to show some faith in Joe Burns and make him open the batting in the first Test against India in Adelaide starting December 17. The 31-year-old Queensland opener also struggled in the Sheffield Shield in which he scored just 57 runs from 3 matches but Ponting still thinks Australia should persist with Burns …

Bushfire Bash: Sachin Tendulkar makes innings break memorable facing Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland in charity fixture
4 years, 10 months ago

Bushfire Bash: Sachin Tendulkar makes innings break memorable facing Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland in charity fixture

Firstpost  

With a dodgy shoulder, Sachin Tendulkar didn’t take part in the charity game but was played an over from Australia’s superstar woman cricketer Ellyse Perry during the break. With a dodgy shoulder, Tendulkar didn’t take part in the charity game but was played an over from Australia’s superstar woman cricketer Ellyse Perry during the break. “It’s an incredible feeling to …

Yuvraj Singh share picture of 'Legends of the game' as Bushfire Bash raise almost 8 million dollars
4 years, 10 months ago

Yuvraj Singh share picture of 'Legends of the game' as Bushfire Bash raise almost 8 million dollars

India TV News  

The legends of the game on Sunday came out of retirement for a charity game at the Junction Oval in Melbourne for the bushfire relief fund. After the match, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh posted two 'awesome' pictures with the legends while revealing that the game raised close to 8 million dollars for the relief fund. Thank you world for …

Bushfire Cricket Bash: Tendulkar, Lara star as Ponting XI wins by one run
4 years, 10 months ago

Bushfire Cricket Bash: Tendulkar, Lara star as Ponting XI wins by one run

The Hindu  

Brian Lara showed he still has what it takes with a stylish 30 not out as cricketing royalty helped raise money to aid Australian bushfire relief in a charity match Sunday. The West Indian legend stroked a series of lofted cover drives and straight drives, including two sixes, before retiring to give another batsman a chance in a star-studded Bushfire …

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar rewinds the clock during Bushfire Bash match, Brian Lara mesmerises with his shots
4 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar rewinds the clock during Bushfire Bash match, Brian Lara mesmerises with his shots

Firstpost  

The Bushfire Bash Match to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts was played on Sunday, and saw legends of the game such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara take to the field years after retiring from the game. Legends and fan favourites Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara rewound the clock with their batting in a match which was also for …

Watch: Sachin's still got it! India legend returns to action, faces Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland
4 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Sachin's still got it! India legend returns to action, faces Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland

India TV News  

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar made a remarkable return to cricket action during the Bushfire Cricket Bash on Sunday. Tendulkar faced six deliveries during the innings break at the Bash, which is being played to raise funds for the Australian bushfire relief. Ellyse Perry then decided to hand over the ball to Australian youngster Annabel Sutherland. Watch as he hit …

Australia bushfire cricket match: Sachin to come out of retirement and face Ellyse Perry
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia bushfire cricket match: Sachin to come out of retirement and face Ellyse Perry

The Hindu  

Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar will face an over from Australia women's team all-rounder Ellyse Perry during Sunday’s Big Appeal double-header at the Junction Oval. https://t.co/aKGDE5AH4fpic.twitter.com/RtAxyot7ow — Australian Women's Cricket Team February 8, 2020 “I know you’re coaching one of the teams but a few of us were sitting around last night chatting and we thought it would be absolutely …

Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh arrive in Australia for Bushfire Cricket Bash
4 years, 11 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh arrive in Australia for Bushfire Cricket Bash

India TV News  

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who will be coaching Ponting XI in Bushfire Cricket Bash, has urged fans to donate generously to support Australians affected by a "catastrophic" summer. Tendulkar also revealed former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee was the conduit for his involvement in Sunday's charity game scheduled to be played at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Ponting XI: …

Melbourne to host Bushfire charity match on Sunday
4 years, 11 months ago

Melbourne to host Bushfire charity match on Sunday

The Hindu  

The star-studded charity match to raise funds for Australian bushfire victims, which will see Sachin Tendulkar coach one of the teams, has been shifted from the SCG because of forecast of torrential rain and will now be played in Melbourne on Sunday. The match, named ‘Bushfire Cricket Bash’, was earlier scheduled at the SCG on Saturday but will now be …

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match
4 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match

The Hindu  

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will host the star-studded charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia’s bushfire victims on February 8. The match, named ‘Bushfire Cricket Bash’, will feature cricket legends from Australia and around the world. West Indies’ Brian Lara, India’s Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan’s Wasim Akram will be a part of it alongside Australian greats Mathew …

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match
4 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match

India TV News  

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will host the star-studded charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia's bushfire victims on February 8. The match, named 'Bushfire Cricket Bash', will feature cricket legends like West Indies' Brian Lara, India's Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan's Wasim Akram alongside Australian greats Mathew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Justin Langer, Mike Hussey and Michael …

Brian Lara to play in bushfire relief match
4 years, 11 months ago

Brian Lara to play in bushfire relief match

The Hindu  

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara on Friday joined the star-studded list of players who have confirmed their participation in the charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia’s bushfire victims. The legendary left-hander, who represented West Indies in 131 Tests averaging 52.89 and amassing 11,953 runs besides 299 ODI appearances yielding 10,405 runs, joined the likes of India’s …

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara to play in Australia's bushfire relief match on 8 February
4 years, 11 months ago

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara to play in Australia's bushfire relief match on 8 February

Firstpost  

West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara on Friday joined the star-studded list of players who have confirmed their participation in the charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia’s bushfire victims. The legendary left-hander, who represented West Indies in 131 Tests averaging 52.89 and amassing 11,953 runs besides 299 ODI appearances yielding 10,405 runs, joined the likes of India’s …

Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to join Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne for Australia bushfire relief match
4 years, 11 months ago

Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to join Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne for Australia bushfire relief match

Firstpost  

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram became the first players outside Australia to confirm their availability for the charity cricket match organised to raise funds for the bushfire victims. Sydney: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan fast bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday became the first players outside Australia to confirm their availability …

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match
4 years, 11 months ago

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

The Hindu  

Sachin Tendulkar hopes the charity match for Australia’s bushfire victims goes a long way in providing relief for its victims. Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh are all set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for the victims. Hope that the Bushfire Cricket Bash will …

Chose right team and right cause, says Sachin Tendulkar on bushfire charity match
4 years, 11 months ago

Chose right team and right cause, says Sachin Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Firstpost  

Tendulkar and Walsh will coach legends such as Ponting, Warne, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Shane Watson, Alex Blackwell and Michael Clarke, among others, for the charity match. New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday hoped the charity match for Australia’s bushfire victims goes a long way in providing relief and said he donned the coach’s hat for the “right …

Sachin Tendulkar and Walsh signed as coach for Bushfire Relief Match
4 years, 11 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar and Walsh signed as coach for Bushfire Relief Match

Op India  

The Indian and West Indian legends, Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are signed for the Bushfire Cricket Bash as the coach of two teams. All match profits and funds raised on the day will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund. “We are absolutely honoured to be welcoming Sachin and Courtney back to Australia where they …

Sachin Tendulkar, Courtney Walsh to coach teams in bushfire charity match, announce Cricket Australia
4 years, 11 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar, Courtney Walsh to coach teams in bushfire charity match, announce Cricket Australia

Firstpost  

Tendulkar and Walsh will coach legends like Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Shane Watson, Alex Blackwell, and Michael Clarke, among others. Sydney: Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match organised to raise funds …

Tendulkar, Walsh to coach in Australia Bushfire Cricket Bash
4 years, 11 months ago

Tendulkar, Walsh to coach in Australia Bushfire Cricket Bash

The Hindu  

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia’s bushfire victims. According to Cricket Australia, the match named ‘Bushfire Cricket Bash’ will be held on February 8. Tendulkar and Walsh will coach legends like …

Warne, Ponting to captain teams in bushfire fundraiser game
4 years, 11 months ago

Warne, Ponting to captain teams in bushfire fundraiser game

The Hindu  

Australian cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will captain star-studded teams in a one-off Bushfire fundraiser match, to be played on February 8. Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday that an all-star T20 match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Big Bash League final. Spin great Warne congratulated Cricket Australia for the initiative and hoped to raise enough …

Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting to captain star-studded teams in bushfire fundraiser game
4 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting to captain star-studded teams in bushfire fundraiser game

India TV News  

Australian cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will captain star-studded teams in a one-off Bushfire fundraiser match, to be played on February 8. Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday that an all-star T20 match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Big Bash League final. Spin great Warne congratulated Cricket Australia for the initiative and hoped to raise enough …

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts
5 years ago

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts

The Hindu  

The raging bushfires, a merciless indication of the consequences of climate change, have crippled Australia. https://t.co/fkq6zVuAR1pic.twitter.com/44mBvGOGN6 — cricket.com.au January 2, 2020 Spin legend Shane Warne also decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the victims. — ATPCup January 2, 2020 World No.1 Ashleigh Barty announced that she would donate her entire prize money earned at the …

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief
5 years ago

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for every ace or six they hit. I'll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer,” tweeted the 24-year-old, who was handed a 16-week suspended ban in …

Yuvraj Singh terms Australia bushfire tragic
5 years ago

Yuvraj Singh terms Australia bushfire tragic

The Hindu  

Former India World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Thursday termed the raging bushfire in Australia as tragic, and said it’s time some action is taken against the serious issue of climate change. In the backdrop of this critical situation, Australia is set to host New Zealand in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday. After Australia opener …

Big Bash: Bushfires cause Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder to be abandoned
5 years ago

Big Bash: Bushfires cause Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder to be abandoned

The Hindu  

Adelaide Strikers' first Big Bash League match of the season against Sydney Thunder was abandoned due to smoke at Manuka Oval on Saturday. READ| Glenn Maxwell returns to BBL ahead of IPL 2020 auction SAMS THE MAN Daniel Sams claimed two wickets in victories over both Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades and added another couple to his tally, removing both …

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