Jonny Bairstow Inks Deal With Melbourne Stars For His Maiden BBL Stint
Published - 09 Nov 2020, 03:59 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:36 AM
The huge influx of English cricketers in the Big Bash League [BBL] continues and the latest to join the bandwagon is swashbuckling opener and wicketkeeper, Jonny Bairstow.
The 2019 World Cup winner and one of the best white-ball batsmen of the modern-era, Jonny Bairstow had inked a deal with last years’ finalists in Melbourne Stars.
Bairstow will join his SunRisers Hyderabad teammate Billy Stanlake and Aussie rivals in Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa in what would be his maiden BBL stint.
“I’m really pleased to have signed with the Stars. I’ve always watched the BBL no matter where I’ve been in the world and it will be nice to finally be a part of it. I know the Stars are one of the competition’s profile clubs and have a track record of being in contention in finals,” Bairstow said.
The list is looking good and I can’t wait to get involved alongside Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa who I’ve been playing against during the IPL. I know Melbourne has been through a tough time over the winter with COVID so I hope the Stars can bring some of the fun back over summer and put a smile on people’s faces,” he added.
Jonny Bairstow is expected to be with the Stars post his international stint against South Africa till the end of the season.
Speaking on the England swashbuckler’s addition to the squad, Melbourne Stars coach David Hussey said-
”I’m glad that Jonny has decided to make his BBL debut with us at the Melbourne Stars. He’s been playing at the top level with England for almost a decade now and brings a real competitive fire to matches,” Hussey said.
“His experience and versatility will be a valuable addition to our batting line-up, and we’ve got several ‘keeping options in the squad as well,” he added.
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Melbourne Stars squad for BBL 10
Glenn Maxwell (C), Jonny Bairstow (ENG), Will Pucovski, Billy Stanlake, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.Hilton Cartwright, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Dunk, Seb Gotch, Clint Hinchliffe, Nic Maddinson, Lance Morris, Tom O’Connell,
