The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 once again lived up to its reputation for high-octane entertainment as Melbourne Renegades took on Sydney Sixers in Match 18 at the Docklands Stadium. While the Sixers eventually cruised to a six-wicket victory, the contest was lit up by a jaw-dropping moment in the field, with Renegades all-rounder Hassan Khan pulling off a sensational catch to dismiss Sixers skipper Moises Henriques.

Competitive total for Melbourne Renegades

Batting first after Sydney Sixers opted to bowl, Melbourne Renegades posted a competitive 164/9 from their 20 overs. Josh Brown provided early fireworks with a blistering 43 off just 19 balls, while Jake Fraser-McGurk and Hassan added vital middle-order contributions to keep the scoreboard ticking.

However, the Sixers’ bowlers struck at regular intervals to prevent Melbourne from gaining full control. Sean Abbott led the attack with an excellent spell, while Jack Edwards and Hayden Kerr chipped in with key wickets, ensuring the Renegades were kept to a chaseable total on a good batting surface.

Hassan Khan takes a splendid catch

The standout moment of the match came on the final ball of the 14th over during Sydney Sixers’ chase. Gurinder Sandhu delivered a full ball outside off stump, and Henriques shuffled across in an attempt to scoop the ball over the leg side. The shot was mistimed and went high into the air, seemingly heading towards safety.

What followed left everyone stunned. Hassan, positioned deeper at mid-wicket, sprinted a long distance across to his left, judged the ball perfectly, and slid full length to complete an extraordinary two-handed catch just above the turf. The athletic effort drew loud applause from the crowd and instant admiration from teammates and opponents alike.

Here’s the video:

That is OUTSTANDING 😮🔥 Hassan Khan takes a screamer in full flight! #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/FlldlVfQP4

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2026

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Sixers finish chase despite Renegades’ fight

Despite the brilliance in the field, Sydney Sixers remained in control of the chase. Babar Azam anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while Joel Davies provided the finishing touch with an aggressive unbeaten cameo. The Sixers eventually reached 168/4 in 19.1 overs to seal a comfortable win.

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NEW DELHI: Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad as the defending champions gear up for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.The 2021 champions, announced on Thursday, have opted not to include a left-arm pacer following Mitchell Starc’s retirement from T20 Internationals. Starc, who stepped away from the format late last year, had missed just one of the past six ICC T20 events.

The biggest surprise in the squad is Cooper Connolly, who has not featured in any of Australia’s last 12 T20 Internationals.Australia will begin their campaign against Ireland in Colombo on February 11, before facing Zimbabwe at the same venue on February 13. They then travel to Kandy for group-stage fixtures against Sri Lanka on February 16 and Oman on February 20.Pat Cummins’ participation in the tournament remains uncertain, with a scan on his back scheduled later this month set to determine his availability. Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, meanwhile, are both working their way back from hamstring injuries.Under ICC regulations, teams are permitted to make changes to their squads until January 31.Australia will play a three-match T20I series against Pakistan later this month as part of their preparation.All of Australia’s group-stage matches will be played in Sri Lanka, though the side will travel to India for at least part of the Super Eights stage should they progress.Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Robert Pires and Jessica Lemarie (Image Source: Getty)

Robert Pires will go down as one of the defining wide players of early-2000s English football, an elegant and industrious winger whose technical talents were key to Arsenal’s strongest modern era. Arriving from Marseille in 2000, Pires was a walking commercial and sporting asset: winning major silverware while raising his market value, consistent and on the world stage. He still provides the basis for the household income with his career earnings and post-retirement media work.Jessica Lemarie, publicly Jessica Lemarie-Pires, is a model and public personality attending football, fashion, and charity events along with Pires. As for what she is worth herself, this is not separately itemised in the mainstream press, but her contribution to the public profile of the couple and their lifestyle as brands is considerable. This has led to most estimates of combined net-worth being vastly over-reliant on Pires’ documented football earnings and commercial longevity.

Robert Pires, Arsenal success, and salary progression

Arsenal eventually picked up Robert Pires for around £6 million and, after a settling-in period, blossomed under Arsène Wenger. At his peak, between 2001 and 2004, he was among the club’s best contributors, scoring and assisting from wide positions and being a defining part of the “Invincibles” season in 2003-04.To put Pires firmly in the upper salary bracket at Highbury, contract renewals in that period. Reports at the time suggested basic salaries of £60,000 to £70,000 per week in the area, plus bonuses and image rights deals. The vast majority of his career earnings came from those seasons, before factoring in signing fees, performance incentives, and sponsorship revenue. His subsequent stints at Villarreal and Aston Villa were less financially rewarding, yet they more than proved solid additions to his overall earnings.

Net worth outlook and lifestyle profile

Most public estimates of the net worth of Robert Pires fall between $10 million and $25 million, depending on whether property ownership, income from investments, and income after retirement are included. Jessica Lemarie, whose own particular funds are not available to the general public, has been assigned a cautious estimate of value. The couple’s combined net worth is generally attributed to Pires’s playing and media career. A commonly referenced consolidated estimate by analysts and commentators puts their wealth in the combined $12 to $20 million range.Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo named Best Middle East Player at Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai

Mumbai: The new year has begun with a cost shock for Mumbai’s eateries and hotels, as state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) raised commercial LPG prices by Rs 111 per cylinder, triggering fresh concerns over higher food prices for consumers.From Jan 1, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in the city has climbed to Rs 1,642.5 from Rs 1,531.5. The hike, part of the OMCs’ monthly price revision aligned with global fuel benchmarks, affects restaurants, hotels, bakeries and catering units across the city. Domestic LPG prices, however, remain unchanged at Rs 853 for a 14.2 kg cylinder.

The latest increase comes after two consecutive monthly reductions. Commercial LPG prices were cut by Rs 15.5 per cylinder on Dec 1, preceded by a Rs 5 reduction earlier. With the Jan revision, commercial LPG rates have now touched their highest level since June last year. Industry representatives warned the increase would squeeze already thin margins and could soon translate into higher menu prices, directly impacting Mumbai consumers.“The rise in the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders at the beginning of the new year has been an unexpected development. These cylinders are widely used by hotels and restaurants, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. The price hike will directly escalate operating expenses and consequently reduce profit margins. A small restaurant typically requires around two to three cylinders per day. The recent hike places significant financial pressure on the business and could result in revision of price of products,” said Pradeep Shetty, spokesperson of Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI).Echoing similar concerns, AHAR president Vijay Shetty said the increase would significantly raise input costs for restaurants of all sizes. “The gas prices have gone up by approximately Rs 111 per cylinder. This will have a severe impact on input costing of the restaurants. With other input costs of the restaurants already on a high, this increase in gas cylinder rates is another nail in the coffin for restaurants. This leaves them no option but to revise their menu rates, which directly impacts the common man’s pockets and reduces footfalls,” he added.While households have been spared for now—with domestic LPG prices unchanged since the Rs 50 hike in April 2025—industry players fear that repeated increases in commercial fuel costs could dampen dining-out sentiment in Mumbai, especially at neighbourhood eateries and budget restaurants.