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November 23, 2023
His team, Adelaide Strikers, announced Thursday that Rashid Khan will undergo a minor operation. Harry Brook of England will not be eligible to play for the team either.
Melbourne: Afghanistan’s star spinner, Rashid Khan, will miss the upcoming Big Bash League season, which begins on December 7, due to a back injury that necessitates surgery.
The Adelaide Strikers announced Thursday that Rashid will undergo a minor surgical procedure. Additionally, England’s Harry Brook will also be unavailable for the team.
Rashid has been a critical player for the Strikers since 2017.
“Rashid is a beloved member of the Strikers and a fan favourite who has been with us for seven years, so he will be extremely missed this summer,” Tim Nielsen, GM of Cricket at Adelaide Strikers, said.
“Rashid loves Adelaide and the Strikers, and we know how much he loves playing in the BBL, and we support him as he has treatment for this injury to ensure his long-term involvement in the game.
“Our list management and coaching staff will now look at our options for replacing Rashid for the upcoming season and a replacement player will be announced in due course.”
Rashid Khan, a key player in Afghanistan’s impressive performance during the ODI World Cup held in India, had previously considered withdrawing from the Big Bash League as a form of protest against Australia’s decision to cancel an ODI series against Afghanistan. This move would have had significant implications for the league and the teams involved.
December 11, 2023
The BBL match between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers was called off due to unsafe playing conditions.
For the first time in the Australian T20 league, the Melbourne Renegades versus Perth Scorchers Big Bash League (BBL) game was called off because of an unusable surface. During the Scorchers’ innings, Renegades’ bowler Will Sutherland delivered three consecutive balls in the same area, each reacting unpredictably and unsettling batter Josh Inglis.
Frustrated by the inconsistent bounce, Inglis openly voiced his displeasure, calling the situation “this is a joke,” as reported by Fox Cricket. The umpires, recognizing the unsafe conditions, met and suspended play. After a 20-minute delay, they officially deemed the pitch too dangerous to proceed.
The substandard pitch was blamed on rain from the previous day, which had leaked through the covers overnight, causing irregularities in the surface.
The decision to abandon the game was met with frustration from the crowd, with fans loudly booing and some even throwing objects onto the field.
“I didn’t hear anything that the umps were saying but obviously they’re concerned with how the balls are bouncing from that wet patch here. It’s on that good length. It’s six to seven meters long. A few balls are getting in there. They’re obviously a little bit concerned about that,” Renegades skipper Aaron Finch said.
“It’s been tapped in but it’s just taking some big divots out of the surface there as well. You can see that one that Josh Inglis got just there, it’s gripped the seam and it’s bouncing ridiculously. If that’s on line with someone’s body or their head then that could be some real issues. You don’t want to wait for someone to get seriously injured then say ‘we did think it was unsafe’. I wouldn’t say it’s unsafe, but it’s slightly on the dangerous side. If you’re looking at player safety and you’re waiting for something to happen and someone to get hit, that’s the wrong attitude,” he added.
December 21, 2023
However, the Sixers have announced they will ‘vigorously appeal’ the decision after all-rounder Tom Curran was found guilty of intimidating the umpire before the match against the Hobart Hurricanes in Launceston.
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England seamer Tom Curran was handed a four-match ban on Thursday for intimidating an umpire during the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL).
As reported by Cricket.com.au, the bowling all-rounder representing the Sydney Sixers was found guilty of a Level-3 offense under Cricket Australia’s Code of Conduct. Despite the ruling, the Sixers have stated they will ‘vigorously’ appeal the decision.
The incident occurred before the Sixers’ away game against the Hobart Hurricanes in Launceston, Tasmania, on 11 December, while Tom Curran was practicing his run-ups. The fourth umpire intervened, advising the South African-born all-rounder to avoid stepping onto the pitch before the match began.
Curran, visibly displeased by the umpire’s instruction, engaged in a brief altercation.
“The umpire took position next to the stumps, blocking Curran from approaching the pitch and gestured to Curran to move away from the pitch. Curran was seen in the footage gesturing to the umpire to move away from the pitch.
“Curran then attempted to perform a practice run-up and run at pace straight towards the umpire who stood in the bowling crease facing Curran. The umpire stepped to his right to avoid the risk of collision,” read an official statement from Cricket Australia.
Match referee Bob Parry subsequently charged Curran under Article 2.17 of the Code of Conduct for “intimidation or attempted intimidation of an umpire, match referee or medical personnel whether by language or conduct (including gestures) during a match”.
Curran contested the charge but was ultimately handed four suspension points, resulting in a four-match ban. However, the Sixers are determined to proceed with their appeal, arguing that the player’s actions were not “intentional”.
“Tom and the club maintain that Tom did not knowingly or intentionally intimidate a match official, and on legal advice, we will exercise our right to appeal the decision,” Sydney Sixers Head Rachael Haynes said in a statement.
“We will support Tom during this period and look forward to him returning to the field,” Haynes added.
According to Big Bash League playing conditions, only the captain and coach are permitted to approach the pitch before the match, and they must do so without wearing spiked footwear.
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