Sam Harper plays an out of syllabus shot off Jhye Richardson, leaves fans in splits

Sam Harper played an entertaining cameo during first innings of  Big Bash League (BBL) match against defending champions Melbourne Reneges at  GMHBA Stium on Tuesday. However, it was his out of syllabus shot that h stood out most which enthralled one and all.

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Sam Harper's out of syllabus shot 

This h happened during one of overs bowled by young pacer Jhye Richardson. When Richardson h bowled a widish delivery, Harper tried to go across and play a fierce pull shot maybe with intention of imitating Mr.360 AB de Villiers who is an expert in this. neless, he h a change of mind at very last moment as he ended up playing a defensive shot. 

'' most extravagant defensive shot'', said a commentator on air.

  video was also posted by Big Bash League on ir official Twitter handle. Watch it right here.

Even fans were amused after having watched such an entertaining batting display. Here are some of reactions.

Melbourne Reneges' losing streak continues

Perth Scorchers h restricted Melbourne Reneges to 175/5 in ir 20 overs after winning toss and electing to bowl first. Wicket-keeper batsman Sam Harper and Beau Webster played enterprising cameos of 46-ball 73 and 40-ball 59 respectively. 

In reply, Mitchell Marsh-led side got off to a brisk start as Liam Livingstone and Josh Inglis ded 102 runs for opening wicket. Livingstone scored a 39-ball 59 while Inglis scored a 33-ball 51 as Scorchers crossed finish line by six wickets and with an over to spare. By virtue of this loss, reigning champions' losing streak continues as y have w suffered ir seventh straight defeat.

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