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The Sydney Thunder have successfully replaced the withdrawn David Willey in their squad with pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi following his impressive showings at the World T20. Head coach Adam Gilchrist labelled him an emerging talent while highlighting the growing repute of Afghan players in the BBL.

Clinical teamwork is said to be crucial for a team’s success and so the batting partners are supposed to assist each other during their stay at the crease. However, Ash Gardner lacked in that particular aspect when she advised Ellyse Perry not to review LBW despite the ball sliding down the leg.

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been reported for illegal bowling action in the ongoing Big Bash League where he has scalped seven wickets from five matches. The speedster's bowling action was reported by the umpires in the game between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers on January 2.

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.