Tag: melbourne renegades
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de Grandhomme injured as Strikers climb to third
The Kiwi all-rounder was injured running between wickets with batting hero Chris Lynn, who was also laid low – Lynn suffered fatigue, wilting in the summer heat as he peeled off his third successive BBL half-century. Despite neither being able to field, the Strikers were able to defend their imposing 4-202 on Tuesday night, restricting…
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No balls: Morrison hits out as cricket distances itself from Australia Day
CA’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Committee recommended the move with three Big Bash League games to be played on January 26. The prime minister hit out at the sport’s governing body over the decision, which CA argues aims to normalise conversations over the date’s history. “A bit more focus on cricket…
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A bizarre injury, a thrilling finish – but it’s all over for Strikers
Chasing 172 to win, the Strikers made 8-165 to slide to their fifth loss in seven games – they now can’t reach the finals. Gloveman Nevill was helped from Adelaide Oval with what was initially suspected to be a fractured cheekbone after being struck by a bat handle. Nevill was standing well back from the stumps…
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Hogg wins new fans as Finch gets his groove back
The win snapped a run of five successive losses by the Renegades at Etihad Stadium and kept the Thunder winless after the first two games of their BBL title defence. After losing the toss, the Renegades made 7-179 from their 20 overs, with the Thunder all out for 131 in the 20th over. Finch, who…