In the concluded Challenger match of the Big Bash League (BBL 2021-22) between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers, an incident happened which may have never been witnessed before. With the match set to start in a few hours, Sydney Sixers had to play their Assistant Coach in the playing XI. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Before the match, Sydney Sixers' opener and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe was tested positive for COVID and was ruled out of the match with just a few hours to go. Surprisingly, Sydney Sixers didn't have a backup wicketkeeper option in their squad and had to play their assistant coach as the wicketkeeper!<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jay Lenton is just 31-years old and he played 5 matches for Sydney Sixers in the last season as well. However, due to his below-par performance, he took up the role of the assistant coach of the team. But he donned the gloves again as soon as the team required him to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/strong> Ashes 2021-22 - England vs Australia Schedule and Squads<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n Lenton was obviously shocked when he heard that he had to take the field the same day for Sydney Sixers. In the pre-match show during an interview with him, he revealed that he came to know about his selection in the playing XI at 1 PM. It is notable that Philippe's 'last-minute' exclusion didn't bother the Sixers as they were able to register a 4 wicket win over Adelaide Strikers, making their way to the finals of the BBL 2021-22.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Assistant coach for @SixersBBL<\/a> yesterday, playing for them today!\r\n
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\r\nJay Lenton talks through his whirlwind 24 hours #BBL11<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KtCms0tsvo<\/a><\/p>\r\n— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 26, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n