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BBL 2021-22: Four Sydney Thunder players test COVID-19 positive ahead of New Year’s Eve clash

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BBL 2021-22: Four Sydney Thunder players test COVID-19 positive ahead of New Year’s Eve clash

Before the New Year’s Eve BBL clash with the Adelaide forwards on Friday, December 31st, four players from the Sydney Thunder tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, the Australian cricket team is investigating the matter and seeking more information to determine whether the game can be played or not in accordance with the regulations and guidelines set by the South Australian government.

The rest of the Thunder players are currently waiting for the results of the RT-PCR test, which is expected to end on Friday. But according to Fox Cricket reports, even if the result is negative, there are still doubts about the match at the Adelaide Oval Stadium. Needless to say, if Friday’s game is finally held, then the Thunder team led by Chris Green will be exhausted to a certain extent. After Thursday’s match between the Melbourne Stars and the Perth Heat had to be postponed, the BBL has been damaged by COVID-19. Before the match at the Melbourne Docklands Stadium, a support staff member of the Stars contracted this ungodly virus.

“Although it is regrettable, given the exposure of the star lineup, the decision to postpone the game tonight is the only option available,” said Alistair Dobson, general manager of Big Bash Leagues.

“The Alliance has developed many biosafety protocols to ensure the safety of our participants and the advancement of the game. These protocols are regularly reviewed to deal with the risks in each state. Safety remains our top priority and we will cooperate with stars, Get them back on the court as soon as possible,” he said.

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This is also the first time BBL has been affected by COVID-19 cases in a pandemic. Earlier, the Thunder’s Sam Whiteman also missed the game because he was seen as a close contact.

“This staff member is managed by the Melbourne Star’s medical staff after consultation with the Australian Cricket Association. We look forward to their return to the team in due course. We plan to conduct a key operation in Melbourne from January 2nd to 3rd. We hope to be more clear through the next 24 to 48 hours of the test at home,” said Blair Crouch, general manager of the star.

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Gambhir acknowledges that his “sole regret in seven years of captaincy” is Suryakumar Yadav: “KKR failed to recognise his potential.”

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Gambhir acknowledges that his “sole regret in seven years of captaincy” is Suryakumar Yadav: “KKR failed to recognise his potential.”

Throughout his incredible career with the Mumbai Indians since 2018, Suryakumar Yadav has become a household name. He has established himself as a vital member of the batting lineup and is seen as the team’s future leader. He was able to establish himself in the Indian white-ball team and get to the top of the IC batting rankings in the format because to his valiant efforts at MI. But before he was let away, Suryakumar was a member of the Kolkata Knight Riders lineup from 2014 to 2017. When former captain Gautam Gambhir reflects on the two IPL titles won by KKR during that time, he named the star player from India his greatest regret.

KKR featured Suryakumar Yadav from 2014 to 2017.

In 2012, Suryakumar began his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians, appearing in just one match before being cut loose the following year. He was signed by KKR in 2014, and he won the championship in his first campaign there. The right-handed batter scored 608 runs in 54 games during his four-year tenure with the team, although the majority of those runs were scored as a lower middle order hitter.

In an interview with Sportskeeda on Monday, Gambhir said that his biggest regret as KKR captain is that he failed to recognise Suryakumar’s ability or his ideal batting position in the lineup.

Finding and showcasing the greatest potential is the responsibility of a leader. If there’s one thing I regret from my seven years as captain, it’s that neither I nor the squad were able to fully utilise Suryakumar Yadav. And combinations were the key to the cause. At No. 3, you may only play one person. As a leader, you also need to consider the other ten players in the starting lineup. Although he was just as excellent at No. 7, he would have been far more effective at No. 3, he said.

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Gambhir went on to praise Suruyakumar for being a team player, citing the reason behind his appointment as the team’s vice-captain in 2015.

He was a team player as well. A good player may be anyone, but becoming a team player takes skill. Playing him at No. 6 or 7 or benching him, he was constantly grinning and eager to contribute to the squad. He went on, “That’s why we named him vice captain.”

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