Chris Morris was bowling to Josh Philippe when he and the non-striker Dan Hughes got involved in an ill-timed run-out. Before Hughes could come back to the crease, Morris executed a brilliant run-out using his foot. He kicked the ball with his foot from quite a distance from the stumps, but the LED lights turned on! Watch the video here: Earlier in the day, the Thunders won the toss and opted to bowl first....
At the end of Round 8, Sydney Sixers top the charts courtesy Dan Christian’s heroic efforts which led them to a thrilling last-ball victory over Brisbane Heat on January 10. Christian scored an unbeaten 38-ball 61 that helped his side chase down 149 to win the game by just one wicket. The Sixers are at the top with 25 points and are followed by the Sydney Thunder and the Hobart Hurricanes who’ve got 23 and 19 points respectively....
Kolkata, Apr 26 (PTI) The hallowed Eden Gardens may be the largest cricket ground in the subcontinent but in two years time, it may get competition from a stadium in neighbouring Bangladesh. Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan said that they are ready to build one of the best stadiums in the world in Purbachal, and it will be named after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “We want this to become one of the best in the world....
“We have already spoken. If you remember in the Sri Lanka series I made an official statement i that BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is open about DRS. The issue is, is that technology 100 percent? Are you sure about the 100 percent decision making as far as DRS is concerned,” Thakur asked while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the second India-New Zealand Test at the Eden Gardens....
In the previous ODI, Bangladesh Emerging Women thrashed South Africa Emerging Women by 55 runs. They will be looking to continue their winning momentum and come out on top in the second game too. While Fargana Hoque starred with the bat with her brilliant 72*(108), Salma Khatun was the pick of the bowlers, picking up three wickets at an economy of 2.5 in the first ODI. Jahanara Alam, Rumana Ahmed, and Shanjida Akther Maghla also chipped in with two wickets each....
It was in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' eventual 3-1, tie-breaking win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Crosby had made a questionable pass seconds earlier, but ... whatever. They weren't saying Boo-Urns. The Best Player In The World hasn't scored a goal in the first round, you see. By the end of the game, they were cheering again; the 18,618 people in attendance — ones that didn't drive three hours down I-70 from Columbus, at least — really, really wanted him to score on an empty net....
Bavetta’s career started when he officiated a game between the Knicks and Celtics on Dec. 2, 1975, at Madison Square Garden. Since then, he has officiated 2,635 consecutive games, including 270 contests in the playoffs and 27 in the finals. “Dick’s dedication and commitment to his craft has been an inspiration to all NBA officials,” said Rod Thorn, NBA president of basketball operations. “We are grateful for his contributions to our league, and we wish him the best as he enjoys his well-earned retirement....
This is the second piece of business between the two sides in the last two years. The Blues signed forward Kai Havertz from the German outfit for around €76 million in 2020. Leverkusen are aware that Havertz has not been able to justify his big-money move with consistency at Chelsea. When the Premier League giants announced Hudson-Odoi’s loan deal on Twitter, the Bundesliga side’s Twitter admin could not help but get cheeky....
Get odds on Bayern to win the Champions League The game takes place at Singapore National Stadium and is scheduled for a 21:35 kick off (14:35 in the United Kingdom), with both sides coming into the clash having won their last match. Bayern improved on their performances against Arsenal and AC Milan to beat Chelsea 3-2, with Thomas Muller scoring twice against the Blues, while Inter narrowly defeated Lyon 1-0 in China....
Bayern Munich tackle their next hurdle in a bid to complete a historic treble when they host VfL Wolfsburg in Tuesday’s German Cup semi-final. Having drawn Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals and been confirmed as Bundesliga title winners, Bayern are bidding to become the first German team to win the treble of European, league and cup titles. With Jupp Heynckes standing down as Bayern head coach at the end of the season to be replaced by ex-Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, Bayern have made no secret of their desire to end Heynckes’s three-year reign in historic fashion....
The 35-year-old, who has four Bundesliga goals in 14 appearances this season, sustained the problem during a practice match in the club’s warm-weather camp in Qatar. Bayern are yet to place a timescale on the Frenchman’s recovery, announcing that he will be out of action “for the time being”. Ribery was fined by the club last week after publishing a foul-mouthed tweet hitting back at those who accused him of flaunting his wealth in uploading a video of himself with a gold-coated steak in an exclusive Dubai restaurant....
“We are pleased to welcome Trevor Bayliss as our head coach,” Shah Rukh Khan, principal owner of the Kolkata-based franchise, was quoted as saying in a media release. “With his rich experience, successful track record and knowledge of the conditions in the sub-continent, we believe he is the right person to take KKR to the next level of performance.” Bayliss said he was delighted to take up the job. “I have followed the IPL and KKR’s performance and I am honored to become part of this team, which has already built a reputation as a very popular and professional franchise,” he said....
Brisbin also decided to use her Bayonetta 3 stream for donations to Trans Lifeline, a charity that describes itself as a “trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.” It is a 501 non-profit organization that offers phone support, microgrants, and operates as a transgender crisis hotline (with all operates also being transgender). RELATED: Bayonetta 3’s Day One Update Detailed...
The three players have been asked to return to Pakistan to prepare for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). The seventh edition of Pakistan’s flagship T20 competition is set to begin on January 27. As a result, the Pakistani trio playing in the BBL will not be able to feature in the remaining games of the season. Brisbane Heat took to their social media handle on Sunday to confirm that the PCB had rescinded their request to let Zaman play in their remaining fixtures of the tournament....
Criticism of BCCI’s decision This decision by BCCI has been criticised by many, including Ian Chappell and Mark Waugh who said that BCCI is holding back the future of Test cricket. Some have opined that this is nothing but another case of BCCI choosing to be late to the party, much like they were among the last boards to accept one day cricket in the 80s, and almost refused to send a team to the inaugural World T20 having refused to take the format seriously up to that point....
But taking over as the cricket board’s ombudsman and deciding on conflict of interest issues has been a different experience for the retired judge. These are still early days, but he has been receiving complaints against individuals without the complainants fully understanding the ombudsman’s role. Of the 15 complaints received so far, no merit was found in at least five cases: Shah In an interview, Shah said, “A total of 15 complaints have been received so far....
In case you didn’t know… The BCCI has been at the forefront of supporting the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), giving it both financial and material aid for its growth. The Afghan team has hosted several ODIs in India and also made their Test debut against the country. The heart of the matter On May 16, in an official meeting, the top brass of the ACB had conveyed its request to BCCI’s CEO, Rahul Johri for hosting the Afghanistan Premier League in India....
The big picture: YouTube Music started up a couple of years ago, and it was positioned as a replacement for Google Play from the start. Now we’re seeing the final transition from one service to the other, though they’re both owned by Alphabet/Google. How to transfer: Google’s made the move from Play to YouTube pretty simple. All you need to do is download the YouTube Music app for iOS or Android, tap the Transfer button, and all your “uploads, purchases, added songs and albums, personal and subscribed playlists, likes and dislikes, curated stations, and personal taste preferences” from Google Play will end up in the new app....
