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Superstar David Warner recently announced his retirement from Test and ODI cricket, marking the end of a distinguished 13-year international career.

David Warner arrived in a helicopter for BBL match.

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WATCH: Unprecedented scenes unfold in Sydney as David Warner arrives in helicopter for BBL clash; video viral

Chris Green highlighted that the venue hosted matches with over 200 runs scored in the 2022-23 season, although one of these matches was interrupted by rain.&nbsp;

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'I disagree with those...': Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green hits back at legendary Ricky Ponting

The Big Bash League captured these moments, sharing a compilation of Glenn Maxwell's comments that brought laughter and joy to the audience.&nbsp;

Beau Webster and Glenn Maxwell of the Melbourne Stars celebrate the wicket of Alex Hales of Sydney Thunder.

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Watch: Glenn Maxwell sends social media on overdrive with hilarious on-field commentary during BBL game; video viral

The incident occurred in the second over of the Thunder's chase. Mark Steketee delivered a ball outside the off-stump to Cameron Bancroft, who attempted a hefty swing.&nbsp;

Usama Mir took a good catch on free-hit. 

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Watch: Pakistan cricketer, who was slammed for dropping David Warner's easy catch in World Cup, celebrates after taking catch on free-hit; video viral

During the final moments of the Melbourne Stars' innings, Haris Rauf emerged to bat without his usual protective gear - no pads, gloves, or helmet.

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WATCH: Pure 'circus' in BBL as Haris Rauf walks into bat without gloves, pads and helmet; never-seen-before video goes viral

Electra Stumps represent a significant advancement in the realm of cricket entertainment, potentially revolutionizing how the sport is presented and experienced by audiences around the globe.&nbsp;

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Exploring Electra Stumps: The Big Bash League's game-changing innovation; all you need to know

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Australian bowling all-rounder Ben Cutting stunned his Sydney Thunder teammates and their opponents Sydney Sixers during their derby clash in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 with a brilliant catch to send English opener James Vince back to the pavilion.

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Watch: Ben Cutting stuns England opener Jame Vince with flying effort in BBL 2022-23 encounter

Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Thunder on December 23 (Friday) terminated ace Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi's contract with immediate effect following an investigation by Cricket Australia (CA) on disciplinary grounds.

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Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder terminate Afghanistan pacer's contract due to behavioural issues

During the opening game of the latest edition of Big Bash League (BBL) on December 13 (Tuesday) something bizarre happened that left onlookers, including commentators, awe-struck.

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Juggle like a juggler: Australian cricketer Brody Couch completes a circus catch, leaves onlookers stunned; watch video here!

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IND vs ENG: Six months after Sunil Gavaskar's angry 'stupid, stupid, stupid' commentary, Rishabh Pant was happy to turn it into 'super, super, superb' with his third Test century in England.

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Rishabh Pant for his third Test ton in England.

Pant scored 134 runs in the Test series opener in Headingley. 

Pant is pleased that his hard work paid off and 

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Rishabh Pant reacts to Sunil Gavaskar's 'superb, super, superb' commentary, tells Cheteshwar Pujara 'Feeling toh vahi hai jo aapko bhi hai is samay'

Former England captain Nasser Hussain hopes Jasprit Bumrah stays injury free for years to come. He predicts that Bumrah will continue to take plenty of wickets on the tour.

Jasprit Bumrah claimed 5 wickets for 83 runs in first innings.

4 catches were dropped off Bumrah's bowling.

Bumrah became 1st Indian bowler in 21st century to take a fifer at the venue. 

Jasprit Bumrah

Nasser Hussain compares 'absolute genius' Jasprit Bumrah to Shane Warne, says 'You wouldn't want to say to young boys and girls to go...'

MLC 2025: Washington Freedom posted the second-highest total and pulled off the highest run chase in the league's history. 

Mitchell Owen bagged 3 wickets and scored 89 runs from 52 balls.

Owen and Andries Gous shared a 121-run partnership for 2nd wicket in run chase.

Gous remained unbeaten for 80 runs from 45 balls in the record-breaking run chase.

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Punjab Kings' young Aussie recruit and USA batter's 80s help Maxwell-led Washington Freedom pull off highest run chase in MLC history

MLC 2025: Unmukt Chand anchored Los Angeles Knight Riders with an unbeaten 86, leading them to their first victory of the season.

LA Knight Riders' Andre Russell claimed 3 wickets.

Heinrich Klaasen's Seattle Orcas lost their 4th consecutive match in MLC 2025. 

Unmukt Chand and Saif Badar shared a 139-run partnership for 3rd wicket in run chase.

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India's U19 World Cup-winning captain's MLC best leads LA Knight Riders to 1st win of season as Klaasen's Seattle Orcas lose 4 in a row

IND vs ENG: India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah pointed out that experts have been saying that an injury will end his career but he will keep preparing and play till god allows him to.

Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul in the ongoing Test against England.

Bumrah took two wickets to wrap up England's first innings on Day 3. 

Bumrah wants to focus on his preparations rather than what's being said about his injury. 

'Even now people keep saying this injury will be it. Keep waiting, I will not...': Jasprit Bumrah's scathing attack at those predicting abrupt end to his career

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113* by Callum Ferguson v Perth Scorchers on January 24, 2019 - w

Callum Ferguson

110 by Alex Hales v Sydney Sixers on January 22, 2021 - r

Alex Hales

109* by Usman Khawaja v Melbourne Stars on December 20, 2015 - r

Usman Khawaja

5/16 by Nathan McAndrew v Melbourne Stars on January 22, 2025 - r

Nathan McAndrew

5/30 by Daniel Sams v Brisbane Heat on December 27, 2023 - r

Daniel Sams

4/14 by Fawad Ahmed v Sydney Sixers on January 14, 2017 - w

Fawad Ahmed

113* by Callum Ferguson v Perth Scorchers on January 24, 2019 - Sydney Thunder beat Perth Scorchers by 6 wickets

5/16 by Nathan McAndrew v Melbourne Stars on January 22, 2025 - Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 21 runs

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