• 1. UAE's Junaid Siddique has hit the biggest six of the T20 World Cup 2022 - a 109m maximum against Sri Lanka in the first round. AFP
    1. UAE's Junaid Siddique has hit the biggest six of the T20 World Cup 2022 - a 109m maximum against Sri Lanka in the first round. AFP
  • Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed hits a boundary during the 2022 ICC Twenty20 World Cup cricket tournament match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on November 3, 2022. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
    Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed hits a boundary during the 2022 ICC Twenty20 World Cup cricket tournament match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on November 3, 2022. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
  • 3. Odean Smith (West Indies) - 106m six v Ireland. AFP
    3. Odean Smith (West Indies) - 106m six v Ireland. AFP
  • 4. David Miller (South Africa) - 104m six v India. Getty
    4. David Miller (South Africa) - 104m six v India. Getty
  • 5. Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 104m six v Zimbabwe. AFP
    5. Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 104m six v Zimbabwe. AFP
  • 6. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - 102m six v Ireland. AP
    6. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - 102m six v Ireland. AP
  • 7. Aaron Finch (Australia) - 102m six v New Zealand. Getty
    7. Aaron Finch (Australia) - 102m six v New Zealand. Getty
  • 8. Marcus Stoinis (Australia) - 101m six v Sri Lanka. AP
    8. Marcus Stoinis (Australia) - 101m six v Sri Lanka. AP
  • 9. Michael Jones (Scotland) - 98m six v Ireland. AFP
    9. Michael Jones (Scotland) - 98m six v Ireland. AFP
  • 10. Lorcan Tucker (Ireland) - 98m six v Australia. EPA
    10. Lorcan Tucker (Ireland) - 98m six v Australia. EPA

Biggest sixes hit in T20 World Cup 2022 including UAE's Siddique and Pakistan's Iftikhar


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The T20 World Cup in Australia has been dominated by bowlers, which has made for some tense matches and unexpected results.

The tournament is being held during an unusually wet part of the Australian season, which has spiced up the wickets and made batting a nightmare for many, especially openers. However, that does not mean batsmen have not played their part.

The true bounce offered on all Australian surfaces allow those who connect with the ball properly to get good value for shots. And hits that come from the middle of the bat travel a long way.

Already, we have seen some monstrous hits into the stands. The ones hit by Iftikhar Ahmed against South Africa and David Miller against India were match-defining shots as they came during crunch situations. But where do they rank among the biggest hits, starting from the first round of the T20 World Cup?

Biggest sixes of T20 World Cup 2022

1. Junaid Siddique (UAE) - 109m v Sri Lanka

2. Iftikhar Ahmed (Pakistan) - 106m v South Africa

3. Odean Smith (West Indies) - 106m v Ireland

4. David Miller (South Africa) - 104m v India

5. Rovman Powell (West Indies) - 104m v Zimbabwe

6. Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - 102m v Ireland

7. Aaron Finch (Australia) - 102m v New Zealand

8. Marcus Stoinis (Australia) - 101m v Sri Lanka

9. Michael Jones (Scotland) - 98m v Ireland

10. Lorcan Tucker (Ireland) - 98m v Australia

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Director: Siddharth Anand

Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Ashutosh Rana, Vaani Kapoor

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World record transfers

1. Kylian Mbappe - to Real Madrid in 2017/18 - €180 million (Dh770.4m - if a deal goes through)
2. Paul Pogba - to Manchester United in 2016/17 - €105m
3. Gareth Bale - to Real Madrid in 2013/14 - €101m
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - to Real Madrid in 2009/10 - €94m
5. Gonzalo Higuain - to Juventus in 2016/17 - €90m
6. Neymar - to Barcelona in 2013/14 - €88.2m
7. Romelu Lukaku - to Manchester United in 2017/18 - €84.7m
8. Luis Suarez - to Barcelona in 2014/15 - €81.72m
9. Angel di Maria - to Manchester United in 2014/15 - €75m
10. James Rodriguez - to Real Madrid in 2014/15 - €75m

Winners

Ballon d’Or (Men’s)
Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain / France)

Ballon d’Or Féminin (Women’s)
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona / Spain)

Kopa Trophy (Best player under 21 – Men’s)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)

Best Young Women’s Player
Vicky López (Barcelona / Spain)

Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper – Men’s)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City / Italy)

Best Women’s Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (England / Aston Villa and Chelsea)

Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)

Women’s Coach of the Year
Sarina Wiegman (England)

Score

Third Test, Day 2

New Zealand 274
Pakistan 139-3 (61 ov)

Pakistan trail by 135 runs with 7 wickets remaining in the innings

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The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index

The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index

Mazen Abukhater, principal and actuary at global consultancy Mercer, Middle East, says the company’s Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index - which benchmarks 34 pension schemes across the globe to assess their adequacy, sustainability and integrity - included Saudi Arabia for the first time this year to offer a glimpse into the region.

The index highlighted fundamental issues for all 34 countries, such as a rapid ageing population and a low growth / low interest environment putting pressure on expected returns. It also highlighted the increasing popularity around the world of defined contribution schemes.

“Average life expectancy has been increasing by about three years every 10 years. Someone born in 1947 is expected to live until 85 whereas someone born in 2007 is expected to live to 103,” Mr Abukhater told the Mena Pensions Conference.

“Are our systems equipped to handle these kind of life expectancies in the future? If so many people retire at 60, they are going to be in retirement for 43 years – so we need to adapt our retirement age to our changing life expectancy.”

Saudi Arabia came in the middle of Mercer’s ranking with a score of 58.9. The report said the country's index could be raised by improving the minimum level of support for the poorest aged individuals and increasing the labour force participation rate at older ages as life expectancies rise.

Mr Abukhater said the challenges of an ageing population, increased life expectancy and some individuals relying solely on their government for financial support in their retirement years will put the system under strain.

“To relieve that pressure, governments need to consider whether it is time to switch to a defined contribution scheme so that individuals can supplement their own future with the help of government support,” he said.

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Updated: November 04, 2022, 3:53 AM