Big Bash League 2018/19: Updated Squad of Each Franchise

The eighth edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2019 begins on December 19th, and here are the details of the updated squad of each of the franchise. Meanwhile, the competition is extended to a full home and away seasons for the first time, as each franchise will play each other twice at both home venue and away venue. However, this concept usually gets used in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Furthermore, BBL 2018/19 season will consist of 56 regular season matches, two semi-final fixtures and a final. Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers are the defending champions while Perth Scorchers had won the title for a maximum of three times.

By this time, most of the lists are settled, and the franchises are preparing themselves to win every possible match. Out of the eight teams in the tournament, five have won the title at least once. As we enter the trade period, these are the BBL rosters, as they currently stand.

Adelaide Strikers

Current squad: Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Michael Cormack, David Grant, Travis Head, Colin Ingram (SA), Rashid Khan (AFG), Ben Laughlin, Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Liam O’Connor, Peter Siddle, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Nick Winter.

In: Matt Short (Renegades), Cameron Valente (Heat).

Out: Jono Dean (unsigned), Daniel Drew (unsigned).

Roster spots to fill: none

Internationals signed: Two

The defending champions of the Big Bash League have filled all their places with minimal changes to their side. The squad was rounded out with perhaps the most significant signature of all, as captain Travis Head committed for not only the upcoming season, but another three to follow. Cameron Valente along with Matt Short are the only new faces in this season.

Brisbane Heat

Current squad: Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, Brendan Doggett, Sam Heazlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Chris Lynn, Brendon McCullum (NZ), James Pattinson, James Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Alex Ross, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG), Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson.

In: Matt Kuhnemann, James Pattinson (Renegades), Jack Prestwidge, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan).

Out: Shadab Khan (Pakistan), Cameron Valente (Strikers).

Unsigned from BBL|07: Jason Floros, Cameron Gannon.

Roster spots to fill: none

Internationals signed: two

It’s fitting that the Brisbane Heat’s latest signing calls the Gold Coast home. However, Jason Floros and Cameron Gannon remained as the unsigned players while Cameron Valente has returned to South Australia to play with the Strikers in the Big Bash League.

Hobart Hurricanes

Current squad: Jofra Archer (ENG), George Bailey, Johan Botha, Jake Doran, James Faulkner, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Simon Milenko, Tymal Mills (ENG), David Moody, Tim Paine, Tom Rogers, Clive Rose, D’Arcy Short, Aaron Summers, Matthew Wade.

In: Jake Doran, James Faulkner (Stars), Caleb Jewell.

Out: Cameron Boyce (Renegades), Dan Christian (Renegades), Sam Rainbird (Thunder).

Unsigned from BBL|07: Hamish Kingston, Nathan Reardon, Jake Reed.

Roster spots to fill: one

Internationals signed: two

Hobart Hurricanes are one of the teams who are yet to put hands on the Trophy. Moreover, Aaron Summers has been re-signed by the club for the 2018-19 Big Bash League. On the other hand, Sam Rainbird has departed to join the Sydney Thunder.

Melbourne Renegades

Current squad: Cameron Boyce, Dan Christian, Tom Cooper, Zak Evans, Aaron Finch, Marcus Harris, Mackenzie Harvey, Jon Holland, Tim Ludeman, Joe Mennie, Mohammad Nabi (AFG), Kane Richardson, Usman Khan Shinwari (PAK), Will Sutherland, Chris Tremain, Beau Webster, Cameron White, Jack Wildermuth, Harry Gurney (ENG, international replacement)

In: Cameron Boyce (Hurricanes), Dan Christian (Hurricanes), Zak Evans, Harry Gurney (England), Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland (rookie), Usman Khan Shinwari (Pakistan).

Out: Dwayne Bravo (Stars), Brad Hodge (retired), Brad Hogg (unsigned), James Pattinson (Heat), Matt Short (Strikers), Guy Walker (AFL).

Roster spots to fill: none

Internationals signed: two, plus one replacement

Dwayne Bravo, who is one of the best all-rounders in this format, has left the building. Renegades quickly moved to sign a new pair of international players for the 2018-19 Big Bash League. One of them is Usman Khan Shinwari, who recently played in the T20I against Australia in UAE, while Harry Gurney is a journeyman with a wealth of short-form experience.

Melbourne Stars

Current squad: Michael Beer, Jackson Bird, Scott Boland, Liam Bowe, Dwayne Bravo (WI), Jackson Coleman, Travis Dean, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Evan Gulbis, Peter Handscomb, Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP), Nic Maddinson, Glenn Maxwell, Jonathan Merlo, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Worrall, Adam Zampa, Matt Parkinson (ENG, international replacement)

In: Jackson Bird (Sixers), Dwayne Bravo (West Indies), Travis Dean (Renegades replacement), Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal), Nic Maddinson (Sixers), Jonathan Merlo.

Out: James Faulkner (Hurricanes), Sam Harper (unsigned), John Hastings (Sixers), Kevin Pietersen (retired), Rob Quiney (retired), Luke Wright.

Roster spots to fill: none

Internationals signed: two, plus one replacement

Coach Stephen Fleming along with the management team have been busy in the recent weeks. Dwayne Bravo is a massive inclusion for the club for the 2018-19 season of the Big Bash League. They are yet to put hands on the trophy and will try to put in all their efforts to achieve it.

Perth Scorchers

Current squad: Ashton Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Jason Behrendorff, Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kelly, Michael Klinger, Mitchell Marsh (c), Shaun Marsh, Joel Paris, Usman Qadir (Pakistan), Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman, David Willey (England).

In: Matthew Kelly

Out: Mitchell Johnson (retired), Adam Voges (retired/coach).

Roster spots to fill: none

Internationals signed: two

Scorchers are one of the clubs who had won the Big Bash League title three times. New coach Adam Voges recently forecasted the immediate return of Cameron Bancroft from his Cricket Australia-enforced suspension. Scorchers will take on the Hobart Hurricanes on December 30.

Sydney Sixers

Current squad: Sean Abbott, Justin Avendano, Ben Dwarshuis, Joe Denly (England), Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Daniel Fallins, John Hastings*, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Nathan Lyon, Peter Nevill, Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Henry Thornton.

In: Justin Avendano, Jack Edwards (rookie), Daniel Fallins, John Hastings* (Stars), Josh Philippe (Scorchers replacement), Lloyd Pope.

Out: Jackson Bird (Stars), Johan Botha (Hurricanes), Doug Bollinger (retired), Nic Maddinson (Stars).

Unsigned from BBL|07: Sam Billings (England), Jason Roy (England), Jordan Silk, Mitchell Starc.

Roster spots to fill: two

Internationals signed: one

Sixers list with the recent signings looks like the Australian starting XI in five years. Sydney Sixers won the Big Bash League title in 2011-12 season. However, John Hastings recently made his retirement from international cricket from all forms of cricket after a health issue. This will not be the case, with news unclear on whether a replacement will soon become available.

Sydney Thunder

Current squad: Fawad Ahmed, Jos Buttler (ENG), Pat Cummins, Callum Ferguson, Ryan Gibson, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Usman Khawaja, Jay Lenton, Nathan McAndrew, Arjun Nair, Kurtis Patterson, Sam Rainbird, Joe Root (ENG), Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Shane Watson, Anton Devcich (NZ, international replacement), Chris Jordan (ENG, international replacement).

In: Joe Root (ENG), Sam Rainbird (Hurricanes), Daniel Sams (Sixers), Jason Sangha.

Out: Aiden Blizzard (retired), Andrew Fekete, Mitch McClenaghan, Clint McKay (retired), Ben Rohrer (retired).

Roster spots to fill: none

Internationals signed: two, plus two replacements

England stars Joe Root and Jos Buttler will depart early Sydney Thunder for international duties. The Thunder have recently included Chris Jordan and Anton Devcich as international replacement players. The Club will boost the young talent ahead of the Big Bash League.