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Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to play in Bushfire relief match

Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to play in Bushfire relief match
Written by Rajdeep Saha
Jan 26, 2020, 03:10 pm 3 min read
Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to play in Bushfire relief match

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Wasim Akram and India's Yuvraj Singh have joined a host of former cricketers set to feature in the Bushfire relief match on February 8. This is a game that will be played to raise funds for those affected by the recent forest fires in Australia. Here are further details on the same.

Relief match
Relief match to be a curtain raiser to BBL finale

The Bushfire relief match will be played between Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI. The match will be a curtain raiser to the Big Bash League final. The BBL final as well as the women's T20I between India and Australia will be held on the same day. These matches are part of the cricket's day of giving termed as The Big Appeal.

Teaming up
Akram, Yuvraj to team up with several former stars

The two stalwarts will team up with a host of former cricketers for the Bushfire relief match. Several stars such as Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin - as well women's cricket stars Elyse Villani and Grace Harris will be seen. The cause will also see teenage batting prodigy Phoebe Litchfield taking part.

Decision
Tendulkar-Walsh to be coaches for Bushfire relief match

Earlier, it was confirmed that legends Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh have been roped in as coaches. While Tendulkar would coach the team led by Ponting, Walsh would manage the side of Warne. "We are absolutely honored to be welcoming Sachin and Courtney back to Australia where they both enjoyed a lot of success as players," said Kevin Roberts, CA CEO.

Fundraising fixture
More details on the fundraising fixture

Meanwhile, beyond the cricket field, two legends in Australian sport have also joined in. Former Rugby player Brad 'Freddy' Fittler and Australian Rules Football player Luke Hodge will be part of the fundraising fixture. Also, in a non-playing capacity, the two sides have Steve Waugh, Mel Jones and Rugby League's Andrew 'Joey' Johns in the mix.

Information
MCG, SCG or Adelaide Oval could host Bushfire Cricket Bash

As per cricket.com.au, Bushfire Cricket Bash will be played at either the MCG, the SCG or Adelaide Oval. This depends on which city's Big Bash club earns hosting rights for the BBL Final. It has also been confirmed that the legendary Australian opening partnership of Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden is set to be reunited as well for the tie.

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Legends of the game join in

JUST IN: More legends confirmed for the Bushfire Cricket Bash charity game on February 8! #BigAppeal

Details here: https://t.co/i1FR5W6lyr pic.twitter.com/C1khUZuavL

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 26, 2020
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Rajdeep Saha is a sports journalist at NewsBytes. He has an experience of over 10 years covering sports across print, online, broadcast, and freelance mediums. He has previously worked with Millennium Post, Zee News English, and NewsX. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.
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