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Watch: Why the toss was conducted for the second time in the Big Bash League | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Confusion at the toss happens sometimes, but a toss conducted again is a rarity. It may be noted that the toss is conducted in the Big Bash League not by a coin but by a bat flip. And nowadays the edges of the bats are so thick that the willows can sometimes land on their edges.That's exactly what happened before the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday.The bat was thrown in the air in the presence of the captains Colin Munro of Brisbane Heat and Chris Green of Sydney Thunder and the match referee.But to the amusement of all present, the bat landed on the edge and the toss had to be conducted again.The Big Bash League shared the video on their social media handle X.Former Australian fast bowler, in the ...
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‘Maybe it’s tactical but we’re…’: Mohammad Hafeez slams practice match pitch in Canberra ahead of Australia Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez has expressed criticism of the practice match conditions in Canberra ahead of the Test series against Australia, stating that he was "really surprised and disappointed by the arrangements."Despite finding positives in the warm-up game, Hafeez acknowledged the substantial differences in conditions expected during the Test matches.While appreciating the challenge posed by the conditions, Hafeez voiced his discontent with the arrangements for the game against the PM XI in Canberra, suggesting that there might be a tactical aspect to it.The first Test between Pakistan and Australia is scheduled to be held at Perth Stadium on December 14."That was the slowest pitch a visiting team could ever play on in Australia. As a team we are really...