The ongoing season of the all-popular Big Bash League is occurring in full swing across multiple prominent venues in Australia. As many as 33 fixtures have transpired in this Big Bash League edition thus far with 7 more to go before the playoffs start. As things stand, Brisbane Heat occupy the top position in the BBL 2023-24 points table with 7 wins from 9 matches.

Meanwhile, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder are currently squaring off at the iconic SCG in the latest fixture of the Big Bash League. A packed SCG crowd is witnessing the Sydney derby and the affair has been enthralling thus far. Winning the toss, bowling first, Chris Green-led Thunder restricted Sixers to a below-par total of 151 as viewers now anticipate an exciting run chase.

David Warner Marks A Special Entry Ahead of The Clash vs Sydney Sixers

Following his farewell Test match against Pakistan last week, David Warner decided to participate for Sydney Thunder in the proceeding BBL fixture. Warner arrived at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the marquee clash in style, through a helicopter. The Southpaw entered the venue a couple of hours before the commencement of the fixture and was welcomed by the local press with cameras.

David Warner, reportedly, was at his brother’s wedding and opted to travel through a commercial chopper in order to reach the venue in time. The 37-year-old is expected to play a key role in Syndey Thunder’s remaining matches this season. With only 1 victory off 7 matches, Thunder currently rank penultimate in the points tally with mere 3 points. The Sydney-based team is unlikely to qualify for the playoffs, with 3 more games left in this season.

VIDEO: David Warner Arrives at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Things you thought you'd never see on a cricket ground!

David Warner arrives at the BBL in a helicopter 🚁 pic.twitter.com/8529s5oBJh

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 12, 2024

Here’s what Sydney Thunder pacer Gurinder Sandhu said upon David Warner’s arrival in the BBL 2023-24:

“He is going to put in a lot of effort to come and play for us. We love having him here. Last year, he was awesome for us, maybe he didn’t score as many runs as he would have liked but around the group, and passing on knowledge was awesome to have him around. He’s one of the better teammen. All the fans get to enjoy him playing cricket.”

GOLDEN DUCK!! 😱

An unbelievable start to the Sydney Smash as Steve Smith falls first ball after a little pre-game banter from David Warner! #BBL13 #GoldenMoment @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/3QXswZwKXj

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 12, 2024