Australian Twenty20 franchise in the Big Bash League
The England Lions head coach has stepped away as he prepares to take up a head coach role with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. The move ends his 23-month tenure with the Lions, during which he helped develop a new generation of players and oversee England’s white-ball work. England’s performance director praises his impact and notes plans to grow coaching opportunities.
Ben Stokes has joined the Adelaide Strikers for BBL16 after retiring from international cricket this year. He is available for the full tournament and is expected to earn around AU$500,000. Tim Paine praises the all-rounder as a key addition to the Strikers’ title bid.