Sixers allrounder offers 'free beer' for BBL final help
Sydney Sixers allrounder Dan Christian has offered
"free beer" to anyone interested in playing for his injury- and
COVID-19-hit team in Friday's Big Bash League (BBL) final, though test
cricketers need not apply.
The Sixers advanced to final of the domestic Twenty20
competition against the Perth Scorchers with a thrilling last-ball win against
the Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday.
However, their could be missing a string of players for the
decider. Allrounder Moises Henriques has a calf injury, Steve O'Keefe (calf)
and Jordan Silk (hamstring) are doubts, and Dan Hughes (ankle) will have to
prove his fitness after missing Wednesday's match.
Adding to the Sixers woes, Josh Philippe and the Edwards
brothers, Jack and Mickey, are out due to COVID-19 issues unless the Victorian
state government relaxes its policy.
The Sixers have tried to add elite test batsman Steve Smith
to their team but those requests have been denied by Cricket Australia.
"Shout out to anyone in Melbourne that wants a game of cricket tomorrow night," Christian wrote on Twitter.
"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."
Christian ended his tweet with a dig at Cricket Australia
for not allowing Smith to play, adding "no test cricketers".
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