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  • Aaron Finch gutted after roof rule prices Renegades in Melbourne derby in BBL 2022-23: Would have been two dismissals

    BBL 2022-23: Melbourne Renegades’ stand-in captain Aaron Finch was sad after Joe Clarke and Beau Webster received lifelines as a result of controversial roof rule at Docklands Stadium.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 15, 2023 11:07 IST

    Would have been two dismissals: Finch gutted after roof rule prices Renegades in BBL. Courtesy: Melbourne Renegades Twitter

    By India Today Web Desk: Melbourne Renegades stand-in skipper Aaron Finch was gutted after a controversial rule surrounding the roof on the Docklands Stadium erupted within the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23 match on Saturday, January 14.

    In the Renegades’ match towards the Stars within the Melbourne derby, twice did it occur that the batting staff was awarded six runs after the ball hit the roof on the venue.

    In the primary ball of the third over in the course of the Stars’ run-chase, Joe Clarke skied one off pacer Will Sutherland and the ball crashed on to the roof. The on-field umpire signaled a six. Clarke was batting on 15 and went on to attain 59 runs off 37 balls with two fours and 5 sixes.

    In the sixteenth over, Beau Webster hit one straight up within the air off Tom Rogers. The ball hit the roof and but once more, the Renegades received six runs. However, the roof rule didn’t price the Renegades a lot as they received the match by six wickets.

    However, Finch discovered it powerful to search out logic behind giving the batting staff six runs on the ball hitting the roof.’

    “The rule is what it is, it’s the same for both teams, so I don’t think you can complain. But it would have been two dismissals. Joe Clarke in the third over, that makes a big difference in the game,” Finch was quoted as saying.

    “It’s onerous to police since you’ve received these beams that cling over, they’re already over the boundary so if it hits that it’s best to get six. If you hit it straight up and get six, actually, I do not know,” he added.

    Sutherland also said that he was furious after Clarke got a lifeline at the start of the Stars’ run-chase.

    “Definitely can it after they’d two go their method. I set free a couple of expletives. It was even for either side however I’d wish to suppose it could be lifeless ball going ahead,” Sutherland stated.

    Chasing 163, the Stars completed with 156 for the lack of seven wickets. Kane Richardson grew to become the Player of the Match for his spell of 4-0-17-2.

    — ENDS —

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

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    Jan 15, 2023

  • Watch: Andre Russell’s monstrous 103 metre six stuns James Bazley and Brisbane Heat in BBL 2022-23

    BBL 2022-23: Andre Russell, on Wednesday, December 21, hit a 103 metre six within the match towards Brisbane Heat on the Simonds Stadium in Geelong.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 21, 2022 17:33 IST

    Watch: Russell’s monstrous 103 metre six stuns Bazley and Heat in BBL 2022-23. Courtesy: Melbourne Renegades Twitter

    By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: Andre Russell, on Wednesday, December 21, smashed a large 103 metre six that took fairly some time to land. The veteran hit the six throughout the Melbourne Renegades’ match towards the Brisbane Heat on the Simonds Stadium in Geelong in Match No.10 of the Big Bash League (BBL).

    In the third ball of the tenth over throughout the Renegades’ run-chase, Russell threw the kitchen sink at every part and despatched the ball into the stands with the utmost ease.

    Bazley bowled a half-volley and Russell’s eyes lit up on seeing it. The ball ended up touchdown within the new grandstand. It additionally occurred to be the largest six hit to this point within the ongoing version of the BBL.

    Russell got here to bat after the Renegades had been diminished to 9 for the lack of 4 wickets whereas chasing 138. Michael Neser turned the eighth bowler to select up a BBL hat-trick, after which Russell got here out firing on all cylinders.

    Russell hit Neser for 3 sixes and a 4 to assist his staff get better to some extent. The West Indies all-rounder went on to attain 57 runs off 42 balls with the assistance of two fours and as many as six sixes.

    In the top, he bought out to quick bowler Mark Steketee, caught by James Pierson behind the wickets. Russell additionally placed on 81 runs for the fifth wicket together with Aaron Finch, who stayed unbeaten on 31 runs off 43 balls with two fours and a six.

    Akeal Hosein additionally performed his photographs to attain 30 runs off 19 balls earlier than turning into Steketee’s second sufferer. The Renegades chased down the goal with 4 balls to spare.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Dec 21, 2022

  • Big Bash League 2022-23: Martin Guptill joins Melbourne Renegades after leaving New Zealand central contract

    Big Bash League 2022-23: Martin Guptill has changed England all-rounder Liam Livingstone within the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming season of the T20 match.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 25, 2022 11:43 IST

    BBL 2022-23: Martin Guptill joins Melbourne Renegades after leaving NZ contract. Courtesy: Reuters

    By India Today Web Desk: Martin Guptill has joined Melbourne Renegades for the 2022-23 version of the Big Bash League (BBL). The veteran just lately grew to become the third cricketer to drag out of New Zealand’s central contracts after Colin de Grandhomme and Trent Boult.

    Guptill didn’t play within the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia regardless of being within the squad. The Black Caps most popular Finn Allen over him. Thereafter, Guptill was overlooked of the ODI and T20I collection towards India as properly.

    Recently, Guptill determined to drag out of the NZC contracts to discover extra alternatives in leagues world wide.

    Guptill, within the meantime, has changed Liam Livingstone, who pulled out of the BBL as a consequence of worldwide and different commitments.

    “I’m excited to be joining the Renegades and am looking forward to being part of the Big Bash this season. This is a new challenge for me and it will be nice to call Melbourne home for the summer. I’ll be trying to make as many runs as I can to help drive the Renegades back up the ladder and push for team success,” Guptill was quoted as saying.

    “I’ve crossed paths with a number of of the fellows through the years on the worldwide circuit and know this will likely be a terrific staff atmosphere to be a part of. I am unable to wait to hitch up with the staff after Christmas and play in entrance of loads of Renegades followers at Marvel Stadium and in Geelong,” he added.

    Guptill performed just one recreation within the BBL for the Sydney Thunder 10 seasons in the past. He is now set to ply his commerce alongside the likes of Andre Russell and others.

    The Renegades are scheduled to start out their marketing campaign on December 15 with their match towards the Brisbane Heat in Cairns.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Nov 25, 2022

  • Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades signal Andre Russell as cowl for Liam Livingstone in first 4 matches

    The Melbourne Renegades on Thursday confirmed that they’ve signed West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on a short-term deal as a alternative for Liam Livingstone. The England batter will miss the opening set of matches for the franchise after being included within the Test squad for the tour of Pakistan.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 3, 2022 09:51 IST

    Russell joins the Melbourne outfit on a short-term deal (Courtesy: Reuters)

    By India Today Web Desk: Big Bash League facet Melbourne Renegades confirmed on Thursday that they’ve signed Andre Russell as cowl for Liam Livingstone for the primary 4 matches of the brand new season.

    Livingstone, who was the No.1 decide within the BBL Draft, was a shock inclusion into England’s Test squad for the tour of Pakistan in December.

    The Renegades pounced on the chance to signal Russell on a short-term deal after the West Indian all-rounder went undrafted within the BBL Draft.

    Speaking to the Renegades’ official web site, Russell mentioned that he was excited to be again enjoying for the Melbourne-based franchise and mentioned he’ll do every little thing to assist the crew begin the match on the proper notice.

    “I can’t wait to be part of the Big Bash League again this summer,” Russell mentioned.

    “I’m excited to be back in red and will be doing everything I can to help the Melbourne Renegades start the tournament with a bang.

    “I love playing in Australia and I’m looking forward to seeing all the Renegades fans turn out at Marvel Stadium and in Geelong.”

    Melbourne Renegades General Manager, James Rosengarten, mentioned that they had been thrilled to have Russell return to the fold and mentioned they jumped on the alternative to signal the all-rounder as soon as they got here to learn about Livingstone’s unavailability.

    “We are thrilled to have Andre Russell returning to the Renegades this summer,” Melbourne Renegades General Manager, James Rosengarten, mentioned.

    “Andre is likely one of the greatest T20 gamers on the earth; he’s a confirmed match-winner and precisely the kind of participant we’d like. He provides to our crew in all three sides of the sport – his capability to clear the boundary, take wickets and make issues occur within the subject.

    “We had optimistic discussions with Andre all through the draft course of and had been at all times eager to attempt to get him again in crimson. With Liam’s availability altering after the draft, there was a possibility so as to add Andre to our group and we jumped at it.

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    Nov 3, 2022

  • Women’s Big Bash League: Harmanpreet Kaur to overlook begin of the event as a consequence of worldwide duties

    Harmanpreet Kaur will miss the beginning of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) owing to worldwide duties. She will stay unavailable for Melbourne Renegades’ opening two matches.

    New Delhi ,UPDATED: Oct 16, 2022 10:00 IST

    Harmanpreet Kaur led India to win seventh Women’s Asia Cup title. (PTI Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will miss the beginning of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) owing to worldwide duties, her membership Melbourne Renegades said.

    Harmanpreet, who led India to clinch its seventh title on the Asia Cup, might be changed by England’s Eve Jones as an abroad alternative participant. The India captain will miss the opening two matches of the Renegades.

    Harmanpreet captained India within the Women’s Asia Cup ultimate simply 24 hours earlier than Melbourne Renegades opened their marketing campaign in opposition to Adelaide Strikers within the WBBL. Renegades began off their season on the successful observe as they defeated Strikers by 4 wickets in Mackay.

    Workload administration has grow to be a significant problem for high cricketers, with Harmanpreet’s India teammate Smriti Mandhana withdrawing from the WBBL whereas Australia captain Meg Lanning is on indefinite break since guiding Australia to win the Commonwealth Games gold medal.

    Melbourne Renegades coach Simon Helmot stated that the administration would monitor Harmanpreet’s workload when she arrives in Australia.

    “Obviously, she’s heavy into the Asia Cup at the moment so hopefully as soon as that finishes she can jump on a plane and come and join us up in Mackay or in fact, in Adelaide,” Helmot advised ESPNcricinfo. “So that’s when we expect her. I’m expecting her to miss the first two matches, and then we’ll have to check how she’s feeling and how she’s going.”

    “She’s played a heck of a lot of cricket recently. But having had a few messages over WhatsApp with her in recent times she’s really excited about coming back. She had an awesome time [last season]. She was player of the series and she was such an important player, not just runs but 15 wickets as well, and her support and leadership for Soph [Molineux].”

  • Watch: Cameron Boyce luggage historic double hat-trick in BBL

    A day after Cameron Boyce’s was advised that this might be his final season with the Melbourne Renegades, the leg-spinner claimed a double hat-trick and a five-wicket haul, however his effort went in useless as Sydney Thunder sneaked out a slender one-run win in a Big Bash League (BBL) match on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

    We nonetheless cannot consider this occurred!! A double hattie from Cameron Boyce!! #BBL11 pic.twitter.com/fQWsFakSnx
    — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 19, 2022
    Boyce, who solely returned to the Renegades facet for his or her final 4 matches after lacking all of BBL with well being issues, claimed 10 wickets this season to complete third on the membership’s season tally and transfer as much as second on their all-time wickets record with 40 from 34 matches.
    Melbourne Renengades skipper Aaron Finch win the toss and opted to area.
    The Thunder raced out of the blocks, with Alex Hales (44 off 22) and Usman Khawaja (77 off 51) combining for an 80-run partnership.

    Cameron Boyce offered the much-nneded breakthrough as he was capable of break the opening stand of Hales and Khawaja, with the Englishman Hales holding out to deep mid-off.
    Boyce then went on a rampage, catching Jason Sangha out of his crease with a stunning, flighted supply, and claiming two lbws in consecutive deliveries.
    Everything Boyce touched turned to gold, as he was capable of run out Ben Cutting along with his fingertips off his personal bowling. The 32-year-old additionally grew to become the primary bowler in BBL historical past to take 4 wickets in 4 balls,

    Zak Evans and Josh Lalor picked up one wicket apiece on the loss of life, because the Thunder managed to publish 8-170.
    The Renegades then went to work with the bat, with Aaron Finch persevering with his excellent vein of kind, hitting 82 runs from 64 balls.
    Finch was joined by Indian Unmukt Chand (29 off 22) for a powerful 68-run partnership.

    Requiring 47 runs off 30 balls, Jono Merlo (15 off 9) got here to the crease and confirmed off some expansive and efficient stroke play.
    However, late wickets for the Thunder clawed again momentum. When Will Sutherland arrived out within the center, 9 runs have been required from three balls.

    Sutherland heaved an enormous six, swinging again momentum within the Renegades favour.
    Two runs have been wanted off the final ball, as Gurinder Sandhu held his nerve to see the Thunder edge out the Renegades by a run.

  • Unmukt Chand turns into first Indian cricketer to play in BBL

    Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand on Tuesday grew to become the primary Indian cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). The right-handed batter made his debut for Melbourne Renegades towards Hobart Hurricanes.

    Welcomed with open arms @UnmuktChand9 🙌❤️ #GETONRED pic.twitter.com/F5XvMrXQPr
    — Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 18, 2022
    Chand is enjoying underneath Australia’s limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch which may even function Shaun Marsh.
    The 28-year-old had referred to as time on his enjoying profession in India final yr and is plying his commerce in numerous leagues throughout the globe.
    Chand, a former India A skipper, had by no means performed for the Indian senior crew however was a part of three IPL franchises — Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals. He had a home profession spanning greater than a decade, together with 67 first-class matches.

    Unmukt is IN and the boys are prepared for the ‘Cane problem 👊
    We’ll be bowling first.#GETONRED pic.twitter.com/qRbwZDvDMl
    — Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 18, 2022
    Chand burst on to the worldwide stage as a teen within the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup in Australia. He was participant of the match within the ultimate, scoring an unbeaten 111 towards an Australian aspect that includes a number of now-BBL stars, together with the likes of Travis Head and Ashton Turner.

    In 2019, Chand moved to Uttarakhand seeking stability however left inside a yr after detached performances led to his ouster. He finally stepped away from Indian cricket and moved to the United States of America to seek for alternatives.

  • Unmukt Chand first Indian to signal BBL contract, joins Melbourne Renegades

    Former U-19 World Cup-winning captain Unmukt Chand is about to turn out to be the primary Indian cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League after he signed for Melbourne Renegades for the 2021-2022 season.
    Chand, 28, had referred to as time on his enjoying profession in India earlier this yr and is at the moment representing the USA crew.
    Chand, a former India A skipper, had by no means performed for the Indian senior crew however was a part of three IPL franchises — Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. He had a home profession spanning greater than a decade, together with 67 first-class matches.
    “I’m very excited, it’s great to be part of the Melbourne Renegades family,” stated Chand, who led India to the U-19 Cricket World Cup triumph in 2012.
    “I’ve all the time adopted the Big Bash and it’s an excellent alternative for me to return and play some good cricket. I’m actually trying ahead to coming to Melbourne and to get going.
    “I’ve always enjoyed playing in Australia. I haven’t been to Melbourne before. I know for a fact there are lots of Indians in Melbourne, so it’s going to be nice, and I hope the crowds turn up for games as well.”
    Chand stated it’s an enormous alternative for his profession, which took a brand new flip just lately.
    “I’ve all the time wished to play in leagues like these and it’s nice that now I’ve this chance to be representing the Renegades within the Big Bash, so for me it’s huge.
    “I really look forward to contributing as much as I can on the field. I’ll give it my best shot.”
    Chand burst on to the worldwide stage as an adolescent within the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup in Australia.
    He was participant of the match within the closing, scoring an unbeaten 111 in opposition to an Australian aspect that includes a number of now-BBL stars, together with the likes of Travis Head and Ashton Turner.
    “We’re delighted to have Unmukt joining the Renegades and see him being an important part of our group,” Renegades head coach David Saker stated.
    “He brings a wealth of cricket expertise. To have a participant becoming a member of our crew who has represented three IPL groups and led his nation at ‘A’ and Under 19 degree is implausible.
    “As a batter, Unmukt is dynamic and can change games quickly. He has spent much of his career at the top of the order, but we believe he has the flexibility to fill a variety of roles as we need.”
    Chand is at the moment primarily based within the United States. He will enter the match excessive on confidence, after being named participant of the match after his aspect Silicon Valley Strikers received the Minor League Cricket title final month.
    He will journey to Australia later this month and be accessible for the whole period of the match.
    Chand will play below Australia limited-over skipper Aaron Finch’s captaincy within the crew which may even function Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, James Pattinson amongst others.