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 held at Melbourne’s Junction Oval on Sunday. Indian batting legend Tendulkar will coach the Ricky Ponting XI while West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will manage the other team to be captained by former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist. Other cricket greats to play in the match include Brian Lara, Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Shane Watson, Andrew Symonds, Brad Haddin and Brett Lee.

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Cricket Australia confirms full BBL 10 schedule; Perth, Melbourne awarded matches
4 years, 1 month ago

Cricket Australia confirms full BBL 10 schedule; Perth, Melbourne awarded matches

India TV News  

Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria have been confirmed host matches in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League in January next year "subject to the public health situation and associated impacts including border restrictions", Cricket Australia announced on Monday. Earlier this month, the board had announced the schedule for first 21 BBL matches in December in which …

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 …

Australia bushfire cricket match: Sachin to come out of retirement and face Ellyse Perry
4 years, 10 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 …

Rain hits cricket's star-studded bushfire fundraiser
4 years, 11 months ago

Rain hits cricket's star-studded bushfire fundraiser

The Hindu  

A star-studded charity game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday to aid Australian bushfire relief has been called off because torrential rain is expected. The game was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected Cricket Australia said it would no longer be possible. To ensure the SCG is in the best …

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 League: Match called off due to 'dangerous and unreasonable playing conditions' caused by bushfire smoke in Canberra
5 years ago

Big Bash League: Match called off due to 'dangerous and unreasonable playing conditions' caused by bushfire smoke in Canberra

Firstpost  

Chasing 162 for victory against Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Thunder were 40-1 in the fifth over when the contest was halted because of lack of visibility and poor air quality caused by smoke. Melbourne: Smoke from bushfires raging across eastern Australia prompted match officials to abandon Saturday’s Big Bash League cricket match in Canberra over what they called “dangerous and unreasonable …

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