Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the 22 man squad for the charity game – Bushfire Bash. The game will be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday (February 8). Many high-profile dignitaries will participate in this game including Ricky Ponting and Brian Lara.
This welfare game will be played for the victims of the widespread bushfire that recently affected a major part of Australia including its capital – Canberra. The funds raised from the game will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.
Yuvraj Singh only Indian cricketer:
Only three overseas players will participate including Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram, and the West Indies legend Brian Lara which will participate in this charity game. While the remaining players are Australian in the squad. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and the Windies legend Courtney Walsh will coach the two teams.
Australian legend Ricky Pointing and Shane Warne will lead the sides at the SCG. Also, former skipper Michael Clarke, Adam Gilchrist, and Andrew Symonds will participate in the much-awaited series. Steve Waugh and Mel Jones will also take part in a non-playing capacity.
Rules of the game:
It will be a 10-over game with a five-over power play with no bowling restriction. Also, bowlers will not have over limits, fielders can sub on and off as it suits, while captains will have the ability to replace batsmen during the entire innings.
Cricket Australia release full squad for Bushfire Bash:
Shane Warne (c), Ricky Ponting (c), Adam Gilchrist, Alex Blackwell, Andrew Symonds, Brad Fittler, Brad Haddin, Brett Lee, Brian Lara, Dan Christian, Nick Riewoldt, Elyse Villani, Grace Harris, Holly Ferling, Justin Langer, Luke Hodge, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Mike Hussey, Phoebe Litchfield, Shane Watson, Yuvraj Singh.
Coaches:
Sachin Tendulkar, Courtney Walsh
Non-playing capacity:
Steve Waugh, Mel Jones, Andrew Johns