<p>Indian batting legend Sachin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/on-this-day-sachin-tendulkar-became-the-leading-centurion-in-test-history-267337">Tendulkar </a>who arrived in Australia for Sunday’s bushfire relief game in Melbourne praised Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne likening him to his own composed style with "positive footwork".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bushfire-cricket-bash-to-feature-yuvraj-singh-sachin-tendulkar-and-many-more-stars-278295">Also Read: 'Bushfire Cricket Bash' to feature Yuvraj, Tendulkar &amp;&nbsp;Lara</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>"His footwork was incredible, so he would be the one I would say," Tendulkar said when asked if any batsman reminded him of his own playing days.</p>

<p>"I saw Marnus getting hit (on the helmet) off the second ball from Jofra Archer and post that, the 15 minutes he batted, I said 'this player looks special, there is something about him'," the Indian legend noted, adding, "footwork is not physical, it's mental."</p>

<p>South African-born Australian has had an incredible year in international cricket notching up 353 runs in the recent Ashes series. Labuschagne had made his one-day international debut against India at Mumbai two years ago. The visitors had won that match with Labuschagne neither batting or bowling.</p>

<p>The 25-year-old who was the leading Test run-getter last year is now behind Indian captain Virat Kohli and Australian batsman Steve Smith in the ICC Test rankings.</p>

<p>Tendulkar said Marnus was "mentally strong" while complementing the Australian.</p>

<p>"If you're not thinking positively in your mind, then your feet don't move. That clearly indicated to me that this guy is mentally strong because if you're not, your feet will not move," Tendulkar said.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-marnus-labuschagne-hits-double-ton-in-australias-454-in-sydney-test-272047">Labuschagne </a>has scored 1459 runs in 14 Tests so far with an incredible average of 63.4 with four centuries and eight half-centuries after making his Test debut against Pakistan at Dubai in 2018.</p>


Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who arrived in Australia for Sunday’s bushfire relief game in Melbourne praised Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne likening him to his own composed style with "positive footwork".

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who arrived in Australia for Sunday’s bushfire relief game in Melbourne praised Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne likening him to his own composed style with "positive footwork". Also Read: 'Bushfire Cricket Bash' to feature Yuvraj, Tendulkar & Lara "His footwork was incredible, so he would be the one I would say," Tendulkar said when asked if any batsman reminded him of his own playing days. "I saw Marnus getting hit (on the helmet) off the second ball from Jofra Archer and post that, the 15 minutes he batted, I said 'this player looks special, there is something about him'," the Indian legend noted, adding, "footwork is not physical, it's mental." South African-born Australian has had an incredible year in international cricket notching up 353 runs in the recent Ashes series. Labuschagne had made his one-day international debut against India at Mumbai two years ago. The visitors had won that match with Labuschagne neither batting or bowling. The 25-year-old who was the leading Test run-getter last year is now behind Indian captain Virat Kohli and Australian batsman Steve Smith in the ICC Test rankings. Tendulkar said Marnus was "mentally strong" while complementing the Australian. "If you're not thinking positively in your mind, then your feet don't move. That clearly indicated to me that this guy is mentally strong because if you're not, your feet will not move," Tendulkar said. Labuschagne has scored 1459 runs in 14 Tests so far with an incredible average of 63.4 with four centuries and eight half-centuries after making his Test debut against Pakistan at Dubai in 2018.

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<p>A star-studded charity game to aid Australian&nbsp;bushfire&nbsp;relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bushfire-cricket-bash-to-feature-yuvraj-singh-sachin-tendulkar-and-many-more-stars-278295">'Bushfire Cricket Bash' to feature Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Lara at Sydney stadium</a></p>

<p>Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting were to come out of retirement to skipper the teams on Saturday to raise money for victims of the blazes which began in September and have left at least 33 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed.</p>

<p>It was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected, Cricket Australia (CA) said it would no longer be possible at the SCG.</p>

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<p>Instead, it will be played on Sunday at the smaller Junction Oval in Melbourne following a T20 clash between the Australia and England women's teams.</p>

<p>Warne, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke were among those forced out due to prior commitments.</p>

<p>"We have moved the&nbsp;Bushfire&nbsp;Bash from the SCG because we want to provide every opportunity for the BBL final to be played on Saturday night," said CA chief Kevin Roberts, amid concerns that the pitch could be damaged if there was a game beforehand.</p>

<p>Adam Gilchrist will now captain one of the teams in Warne's absence with Australian Test skipper Tim Paine acting as coach. The Ponting team will be coached by Sachin Tendulkar.</p>

<p>Other international&nbsp;stars taking part include Wasim Akram, Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, and Justin Langer.</p>

<p>Match profits will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.</p>

<p>The Sydney Sixers will face either the Melbourne Stars or Sydney Thunder in the BBL final, weather permitting.</p>


A star-studded charity game to aid Australian bushfire relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out.

A star-studded charity game to aid Australian bushfire relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out. Also read: 'Bushfire Cricket Bash' to feature Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Lara at Sydney stadium Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting were to come out of retirement to skipper the teams on Saturday to raise money for victims of the blazes which began in September and have left at least 33 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed. It was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected, Cricket Australia (CA) said it would no longer be possible at the SCG. With the #BigAppeal approaching, exciting details about the star-studded sides have emerged! Details: https://t.co/BOYAVMPdk6 pic.twitter.com/6rrAqFzQk8 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 6, 2020 × Instead, it will be played on Sunday at the smaller Junction Oval in Melbourne following a T20 clash between the Australia and England women's teams. Warne, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke were among those forced out due to prior commitments. "We have moved the Bushfire Bash from the SCG because we want to provide every opportunity for the BBL final to be played on Saturday night," said CA chief Kevin Roberts, amid concerns that the pitch could be damaged if there was a game beforehand. Adam Gilchrist will now captain one of the teams in Warne's absence with Australian Test skipper Tim Paine acting as coach. The Ponting team will be coached by Sachin Tendulkar. Other international stars taking part include Wasim Akram, Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, and Justin Langer. Match profits will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund. The Sydney Sixers will face either the Melbourne Stars or Sydney Thunder in the BBL final, weather permitting.

Rain hits cricket's star-studded Australia bushfire fundraiser

<p>Cricket Australia has confirmed the squad for "Bushfire Cricket Bash", the team includes three overseas players in the playing capacity. The overseas players are Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara and Wasim Akram.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bushfire-cricket-bash-ricky-ponting-and-shane-warne-to-come-out-of-retirement-to-raise-funds-273874">Bushfire Cricket Bash: Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne to come out of retirement to raise funds<strong>&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

<p>The initiative was taken by Australian cricketing legends Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne to raise funds for the Australian bushfire relief workers. The match will be played as a curtain-raiser before commencing of Australian Big Bash League final on February 8 at Sydney Cricket Ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thankyou so much to everyone that placed a bid &amp; a huge Thankyou / congrats to the successful bidder - you have blown me away with your generosity and this was way beyond my expectations ! The money will go direct to the Red Cross bushfire appeal. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/vyVcA7NfGs">pic.twitter.com/vyVcA7NfGs</a></p>
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<p>The big ground is likely to attract a lot of spectators that will help them raise money for the cause.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne will be the skippers for their respective team. India's cricket legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../on-this-day-sachin-tendulkar-became-the- leading-centurion-in-test-history-267337">Sachin Tendulkar</a> will also be a part of the match but as the coach of one of the teams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The contest's format will be a 10-over-per-side match, powerplay will be&nbsp;of 5 overs with no bowling restrictions. Bowlers will&nbsp;not have over limits. Captains will have the power to substitute batsmen in and out during the innings. &nbsp;</p>

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Hope that the Bushfire Cricket Bash will offer some relief to the people and wildlife in Australia. <a href="https://t.co/dx4EnHPNvN">https://t.co/dx4EnHPNvN</a></p>
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<p><strong>Squad: </strong>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, Wasim Akram.</p>

<p><strong>Coaches: </strong>Sachin Tendulkar, Courtney Walsh</p>

<p><strong>Non-playing capacity:</strong> Steve Waugh, Mel Jones, Andrew Johns</p>

<p>The funds raised from the game will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.</p>


Cricket Australia has confirmed the squad for "Bushfire Cricket Bash", the team includes three overseas players in the playing capacity. The overseas players are Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara and Wasim Akram.

Cricket Australia has confirmed the squad for "Bushfire Cricket Bash", the team includes three overseas players in the playing capacity. The overseas players are Yuvraj Singh, Brian Lara and Wasim Akram. Also read- Bushfire Cricket Bash: Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne to come out of retirement to raise funds The initiative was taken by Australian cricketing legends Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne to raise funds for the Australian bushfire relief workers. The match will be played as a curtain-raiser before commencing of Australian Big Bash League final on February 8 at Sydney Cricket Ground. Thankyou so much to everyone that placed a bid & a huge Thankyou / congrats to the successful bidder - you have blown me away with your generosity and this was way beyond my expectations ! The money will go direct to the Red Cross bushfire appeal. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vyVcA7NfGs — Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 9, 2020 × The big ground is likely to attract a lot of spectators that will help them raise money for the cause. Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne will be the skippers for their respective team. India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will also be a part of the match but as the coach of one of the teams. The contest's format will be a 10-over-per-side match, powerplay will be of 5 overs with no bowling restrictions. Bowlers will not have over limits. Captains will have the power to substitute batsmen in and out during the innings. Chose the right team and more importantly the right cause my friend. Hope that the Bushfire Cricket Bash will offer some relief to the people and wildlife in Australia. https://t.co/dx4EnHPNvN — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 22, 2020 × Squad: 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, Wasim Akram. Coaches: Sachin Tendulkar, Courtney Walsh Non-playing capacity: Steve Waugh, Mel Jones, Andrew Johns The funds raised from the game will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.

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