Australian all-rounder Dan Christian took to social media on Thursday and made an unusual request for cricketers in Melbourne, asking them to have a chances to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) final between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers. Due to COVID-19 positive cases and other fitness concerns within the camp, Christian, who plays for the Sixers, stated his franchise is finding it difficult to form a playing XI for the final. Christian went on to say that any cricketer interested in playing can contact him on Twitter.
In his tweet, Sydney Sixers player, Dan Christian wrote: “Shout out to anyone* in Melbourne that wants a game of cricket tomorrow night. My team is struggling to get 11 covid free, fit players on the park. Warm up starts at 6.30pm at Marvel Stadium. Free beer afterwards, potentially out of a large cup. DM if keen. *no test cricketers.”
Shout out to anyone* in Melbourne that wants a game of cricket tomorrow night. My team is struggling to get 11 covid free, fit players on the park. Warm up starts at 6.30pm at Marvel Stadium.
Free beer afterwards, potentially out of a large cup.
DM if keen
*no test cricketers
— Dan Christian (@danchristian54) January 27, 2022
Meanwhile, former South Africa skipper, AB de Villiers came up with a quick response to Christian’s bizarre request and asked his former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate whether he can guarantee him his four overs in the match. England fast bowler, Jofra Archer also commented on the post saying, “Do I have to pay subs?”
I’m keen if u can guarantee me my 4 overs?
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) January 27, 2022
Do I have to pay subs?
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) January 27, 2022
Sydney Sixers have been hit by multiple COVID-19 cases during the business end of the tournament and some of the players have been missing the games due to injuries. Earlier, the franchise had requested Cricket Australia (CA) to allow Steve Smith to take part in the tournament for the remainder of the tournament, however, the move was blocked after state associations raised objections.
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Now, it appears that CA might rethink its decision on not allowing Steve Smith and allow the former Australian captain to take part in the final for Sydney Sixers.
Sydney Sixers were recently involved in a controversy after they made a change to their playing XI before the final ball of their challenger game against Adelaide Strikers.
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Jay Lenton, the assistant coach of Sydney Sixers, was seen facing the final ball, as Jordan Silk went back to the pavilion after getting retired hurt while the side required two runs off the final over to clinch the win. The move caused a massive controversy with critics accusing the Sixers of exploiting the rule.
