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Australia leads the Ashes series, while Dan Christian impresses in his BBL comeback with Sydney Thunder.

Australia has taken a commanding lead in the multi-format Ashes series, winning all six One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against England. The series now shifts to the T20I format, with the first match held in Sydney, marking a crucial moment for England as they seek to stay competitive after Australia`s dominant performance in the ODIs.

In a surprising turn, Dan Christian, the 41-year-old allrounder, has made a remarkable comeback to professional cricket with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL). Christian, who also serves as an assistant coach for the Thunder, stepped out of retirement to assist the injury-stricken team. He has been named for three games and has already made an impact, taking the wicket of recent Test debutant Nathan McSweeney and scoring an unbeaten 23 runs in his first match against the Brisbane Heat. Despite facing challenges in subsequent games, including a tougher outing against the Hobart Hurricanes and a rain-affected match against the Sydney Sixers, Christian`s performance has shown that he can still compete at a high level.

The BBL has also seen standout performances, notably from Ben Dunkley, who dazzled with a brilliant innings, showcasing his potential in the T20 format. As the competition heats up, fans are eager to see how both the Ashes series and the BBL unfold in the coming weeks. For more updates on cricket, visit Cricket and for Big Bash League details, check out Big Bash League.

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