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Given how simple the rules of cricket appear to be for most parts, the rule book has great depth and complications that can even leave experienced umpires dumbfounded. BBL officials on Tuesday came under heavy flak for allowing Thunder to place six fielders on the leg side for two balls straight.

As much as cricket is about preparation, it would matter little without razor-sharp instincts and a keen understanding of the game. Corey Rocchicioli read the batsman's movements early in an incident on Tuesday and tried to counter it with innovation, only to end up with a wide looping bouncer.

BBL 2022-23 has suffered a blow as one of their star overseas player Liam Livingstone has pulled out from the tournament due to increased international workload. Livingstone was picked by Melbourne Renegades in August and was the most sought-after player in the inaugural overseas draft.

Cameron Boyce registered a double hat-trick while playing for the Melbourne Renegades on Wednesday against the Sydney Thunder, and became the first-ever player to achieve the feat in the history of BBL. The leg-spinner finished with brilliant figures of 5/21 in his full quota of four overs.