Old man's game? Warner, Neser, Christian and co. showing the value of veterans in the BBL

IMAGE: Dan Christian struck early on post-retirement comeback (Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

BBL13 was all about young Renegade Jake Fraser-McGurk, but this season is all about the oldies.

The 25th match of BBL14 between the Sydney Thunder and the Brisbane Heat was the latest reminder of the value older players can bring to the league.

Coming into the match, the headlines were dominated by Thunder assistant coach Dan Christian coming out of retirement as a replacement player for Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft, who had a sickening on-field collision in the previous game against the Perth Scorchers.

Christian came to the wicket with the Thunder at 6-125 after Spencer Johnson…

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