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Australian cricketer David Warner made a stylish entry at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of Sydney Thunder’s clash in the BBL. The opening batter arrived in a helicopter straight from his brother’s wedding in the Hunter Valley. On January 12, Sydney Thunder locked horns with Moises Henriques’ Sydney Sixers. Before the onset of the game, Warner landed on the outfields before the gates opened to the public.
The Sydney derby marked Warner’s return to the BBL, and he will play in the final three games regular-season games for the Sydney Thunder. After landing at the SCG, Warner told former Test opener Greg Blewett, “It was good, it was quite cool. To see Sydney from up above on a cracking day was amazing. It was amazing to see my brother wed with his wife Emily. It was a great evening. I've done my utmost best to get down here and hopefully put some runs on the board.
He added, “I might look like a bit of a goose if I don't get any runs but it's my contribution to not just the BBL but Australian cricket. I want to be out here. I want to entertain. I want to try and help our team win the next three games." After the BBL matches, Warner is slated to travel to the United Arab Emirates to join the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 league.
Talking about the match, Sydney Thunder captain Chris Green won the toss and elected to bowl first. Steve Smith got out on a golden duck and by the end of the 11th over, the Sixers scored 71 runs at the loss of three wickets.
