MELBOURNE: England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has put pen to paper with the Melbourne Stars for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL).
The 31-year-old has represented England in every format of the game having made his Test debut in 2012. Bairstow was representing SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, playing alongside fellow Stars signing Billy Stanlake. However, SRH failed to make it to the finals following their 17-run defeat to Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 on Sunday evening.
"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.
Melbourne Stars head coach David Hussey said Bairstow was important addition both with the bat and the 'keeping gloves. IANS