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Melbourne Stars Wicketkeeper Sam Harper Hospitalised Due To Head Injury

Big Bash League side Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper Sam Harper was hospitalised after taking a blow on the head during a training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The 27-year-old was conscious and in a stable condition. He was taken to hospital in an ambulance and will undergo scans overnight. Harper's club said in a statement that they will provide updates about the player's health as and when they get the reports. "Sam Harper was struck in the head whilst batting at training this evening at the MCG and subsequently taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Watch: Mammoth 108m Six Lights Up Big Bash League Ahead of New Year

The Big Bash League (BBL) is no stranger to humongous sixes and explosive batting. Over the years, the tournament has seen batters come up with gigantic shots and Melbourne Stars cricketer Beau Webster joined the list with a 108m six. Chasing a huge target of 206, Webster slammed Adelaide Strikers' Brendan Doggett for a massive six in the 12th over of the match. It was a length delivery from Doggett and Webster made no mistake in slamming it through the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.

"Dim Take": Fans Slam Brad Hogg After 'Umpires At Fault' Comment On Tom Curran BBL Incident

As England all-rounder Tom Curran's viral action in Big Bash League (BBL) saw the player being banned for four matches in the tournament, former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg came out with a controversial comment on the issue which definitely irked the fans. Sydney Sixers' Tom was handed the punishment after being found guilty of intimidating an umpire in a pre-match dispute. He was involved in an argument with an official before the Sixers' penultimate match against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11 in Launceston, when he attempted to finish a practice run-up on the pitch during the warm-up.

"Dim Take": Fans Slam Brad Hogg After 'Umpires At Fault' Comment On Tom Curran BBL Incident

As England all-rounder Tom Curran's viral action in Big Bash League (BBL) saw the player being banned for four matches in the tournament, former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg came out with a controversial comment on the issue which definitely irked the fans. Sydney Sixers' Tom was handed the punishment after being found guilty of intimidating an umpire in a pre-match dispute. He was involved in an argument with an official before the Sixers' penultimate match against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11 in Launceston, when he attempted to finish a practice run-up on the pitch during the warm-up.

Electra Stumps - Here's All You Need To Know About Big Bash League's Brand New Innovation

Having also came up with the concept of 'Zing Bails' back in 2012, the Big Bash League (BBL) has introduced the brand new feature of 'Electra Stumps'. The 'Electra Stumps', first used during the recently-concluded Women's Big Bash League, light up differently according to events happening in the match. These stumps are equipped with lights that illuminate in various colors, and signal different events during a match. England great Michael Vaughan and former Australia batter Mark Waugh explained the BBL's latest innovation to the fans ahead of the match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers.

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Melbourne Stars Wicketkeeper Sam Harper Hospitalised Due To Head Injury

Watch: Mammoth 108m Six Lights Up Big Bash League Ahead of New Year

"Dim Take": Fans Slam Brad Hogg After 'Umpires At Fault' Comment On Tom Curran BBL Incident

"Dim Take": Fans Slam Brad Hogg After 'Umpires At Fault' Comment On Tom Curran BBL Incident

Electra Stumps - Here's All You Need To Know About Big Bash League's Brand New Innovation

England's Tom Curran given four-game BBL ban for intimidating umpire

Curran handed four-match Big Bash ban for intimidating umpire

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