Sydney Thunder call in 41-year-old assistant coach, ex-RCB all-rounder, as replacement player for BBL
3 days, 7 hours ago

Sydney Thunder call in 41-year-old assistant coach, ex-RCB all-rounder, as replacement player for BBL

India TV News  

Sydney Thunder after being rocked by a couple of injuries together, had to think on their feet and decided to call back a T20 superstar Daniel Christian back into the mix from the retirement for the rest of the Big Bash League. Thunder, who were already dealing with the absence of the two Sanghas - Tanveer and Jason - due to injuries and the horrific collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams didn't help either. While Trent Copeland, Thunder General Manager was delighted to have the services of Christian back, the 41-year-old, who has been with the side for two seasons now as the assistant coach was confident of being ready with the playing opportunity arriving at this point. Thunder will be Christian's fifth franchise in the Big Bash League having represented the Hobart Hurricanes, Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers, with whom he finished his career in the 2022-23 season.

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BBL: Sydney Thunder assistant coach Daniel Christian plays brisk cameo, picks wicket as replacement player
2 days, 20 hours ago

BBL: Sydney Thunder assistant coach Daniel Christian plays brisk cameo, picks wicket as replacement player

The Hindu  

Sydney Thunder’s 41-year-old assistant coach Dan Christian smashed an unbeaten 15-ball 23 and also picked a wicket during a Big Bash League match against Brisbane Heat on Monday. Playing his first BBL match since the 2022-23 semifinal at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Christian came to bat at No. Sydney Thunder went on to lose the match by five as Brisbane …

Watch: Assistant coach Dan Christian hits massive six in Big Bash League
3 days, 7 hours ago

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India Today  

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Sydney Thunder assistant coach named replacement player amid mounting injury toll in BBL 14
3 days, 18 hours ago

Sydney Thunder assistant coach named replacement player amid mounting injury toll in BBL 14

The Hindu  

Dan Christian, Sydney Thunder’s 41-year-old assistant coach for the past two seasons, has been added to the squad as a replacement player amid an ever-increasing list of injuries. Trent Copeland, Thunder General Manager, said: “We’re very fortunate to have Dan already within the club. We can’t wait to see him jump back into this environment and make an impact.” Sydney …

Video: Daniel Sams, Cameron Bancroft hospitalised after nasty collision in BBL
6 days, 7 hours ago

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India Today  

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Hur vs THU: Dream11 Picks for a Thrilling WBBL Match
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India TV News  

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Australia T20 veteran Dan Christian to retire after ongoing BBL
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia T20 veteran Dan Christian to retire after ongoing BBL

The Hindu  

Australia's most experienced T20 cricketer Dan Christian has announced that the ongoing Big Bash League will be his last tournament, calling it quits on a glittering career spanning 17 years. "Yesterday at training I told by Sydney Sixers teammates that I'll be retiring from playing at the end of the BBL season," the pace-bowling all-rounder, who will turn 40 in …

Dan Christian to retire after ongoing BBL
1 year, 11 months ago

Dan Christian to retire after ongoing BBL

The Hindu  

Australia’s most experienced T20 cricketer Dan Christian has announced that the ongoing Big Bash League will be his last tournament, calling it quits on a glittering career spanning 17 years. Christian has amassed 5809 runs and bagged 280 wickets from 405 T20s for 18 different teams, including Australia and in seven separate competitions. Sydney Sixers have four more matches remaining …

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3 years, 7 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Alex Hales signs one-year deal with Sydney Thunders for Big Bash League 9
5 years, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

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BBL: James Vince rejoins Sydney Sixers, Chris Morris signs for Sydney Thunder
5 years, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

England batsman James Vince has again signed up with the Sydney Sixers for the upcoming ninth edition of the Big Bash League. The captain of Hampshire in county cricket, Vince played the second half of BBL 8 last summer as a replacement for fellow England international Joe Denly and impressed for the Sixers. Vince has represented his country in all …

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