(Reuters) – Sydney Sixers allrounder Dan Christian has supplied “free beer” to anybody fascinated with enjoying for his injury- and COVID-19-hit workforce in Friday’s Big Bash League (BBL) final, although check cricketers needn’t apply.
The Sixers superior to final of the home Twenty20 competitors in opposition to the Perth Scorchers with an exhilarating last-ball win in opposition to the Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday.
However, their may very well be lacking a string of gamers for the decider. Allrounder Moises Henriques has a calf damage, Steve O’Keefe (calf) and Jordan Silk (hamstring) are doubts, and Dan Hughes (ankle) must show his health after lacking Wednesday’s match.
Adding to the Sixers woes, Josh Philippe and the Edwards brothers, Jack and Mickey, are out as a consequence of COVID-19 points until the Victorian state authorities relaxes its coverage.
The Sixers have tried so as to add elite check batsman Steve Smith to their workforce however these requests have been denied by Cricket Australia.
“Shout out to anybody in Melbourne that wishes a sport of cricket tomorrow night time,” Christian wrote on Twitter.
“My workforce is struggling to get 11 COVID free, match gamers on the park. Warm up begins at 6.30pm at Marvel Stadium.
“Free beer afterwards, probably out of a giant cup.”
Christian ended his tweet with a dig at Cricket Australia for not permitting Smith to play, including “no check cricketers”.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Melbourne; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
