5 moments from the 3rd T20 match of Cricket All-Stars series

Warne Warriors with the Cricket All-Stars trophyThe third and final match of the Cricket All-stars T20 series was won by the Warne Warriors who completed a clean sweep against the Sachin Blasters. The greatest legends of the game brought back fond memories of their premier days. This cricketing extravaganza enthralled the fans of the “Gentleman’s game” all over the world.The matches which were broadcasted during the wee hours of the day in the subcontinent was followed with the same zest and passion with which fans follow their national teams, and the chance to witness such great players again was simply inexplicable. Though, Warne Warriors won the trophy, the biggest winner was cricket.With such big names on the field, there ought to be some moments which stood out from the rest. Here are 5 best moments of the final match of the tournament.

#1 A minute silence for the victims of Paris terror attack

Both the teams observing a minute of silence for Paris terror attack victims

The terrorist attack on a Paris’ restaurant, a concert hall and outside the Stade de France saw more than a hundred people lose their lives and over 200 wounded. The German football team was playing against the hosts, France in an international friendly when the triple bombing outside the stadium took place.

Reportedly, both the teams stayed in the stadium for the whole night amidst the chaos which was unfolding outside. The intensity of the matter has brought all the sporting world together, and the Cricket All-Stars joined the list of various sportspersons to express their feelings for those affected by the attacks.

Before the match started in Los Angeles, both the teams observed a minute of silence for the victims of the terrorist attack and French national flag was displayed on the big screen.

#2 Virender Sehwag\'s singing skills

Sehwag’s batting and singing go hand in hand

The Nawab of Nazafgarh was heard signing Atif Aslam’s ‘Tu Jaane Na’ while batting as he was wired up to converse with the commentators. He was also heard singing Kishore Kumar’s ‘Chala Jata Hu’ in the previous match.

What makes it better is that the swashbuckling batsman instantly hit the next ball for a six over mid-wicket with just a flick off his pads. The incident happened on the last ball of the third over which Alan ‘The White Lightning’ Donald was bowling. Sehwag was wired up as he was talking to the commentators and that was how everyone heard him singing.

The opener has revealed a long time ago that singing songs while batting helps him relax, and his carefree approach to the game only proves the fact.

You can watch the full video of Sehwag singing and then hitting the next ball for six here.

#3 Warne hitting a six to win the match

Warne showed his prowess with bat as well

Virender Sehwag was given the responsibility of bowling the last over of the match with Ponting and Kallis on the crease. The Warriors needed eight runs off the final over to earn a clean sweep over the Blasters.

Kallis scored a boundary from the second ball of the over, however, Sehwag got him out on the very next ball and made the match a wee bit more interesting. Shane Warne was the next batsman to come out with 3 runs needed off as many balls. Ponting gave the leg-spinner strike for the final two deliveries.

Warne was in no mood to fiddle about as he smashed Sehwag for a six over midwicket to finish the match and draw curtains to the tournament.

#4 Ambrose getting Michael Vaughan on the first ball

Ambrose got Vaughan on the first ball of the innings

Sachin Blasters posted a huge total of 219 runs in their quota of 20 overs. The Warriors surely needed a good start to reach the desired target.

Michael Vaughan was given the chance to open the batting for the Warriors along with Mathew Hayden. Curtly Ambrose, who is nowhere near his best days now was given the ball to open the attack for the Blasters.

The great West-Indian bowled the ball a bit outside off, and Vaughan tried to tinker with the ball but ended up playing himself down.

However, the great start with the ball did not materialise for the Blasters as they fell down to their counterparts by 4 wickets.

#5 Ganguly\'s hairstyle

Dada’s funny hairstyle

Blasters’ captain Sachin Tendulkar handed the ball to Sourav Ganguly in the ninth over of Warrior’s innings, the Prince of Kolkata bowled the first ball with a cap on but when he took off his cap for the next ball, his messed-up hair style was for everyone to see.

The over did not go well, as Sangakkara blasted Dada for a six and couple of boundaries, and a total of 17 runs were extracted from his over.

Though, Dada’s hairstyle became the talk of the town as a number of tweets referring to his hair styles were posted on the social media site.

Here are a couple of them,

Breaking News: Dada to feature in Havells (Shock laga laga ) TVC. pic.twitter.com/Fr0X7lLxao

— SILLY POINT (@Sarcaism) November 15, 2015

1- How you look during weekdays. 2- How u look on Sunday. #NoBathSunday pic.twitter.com/XRhh1x095n

— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) November 15, 2015