Former England Captain Stokes Joins BBL Side Adelaide Strikers
- On Tuesday, retired English captain Ben Stokes officially signed with the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League campaign, making him available for the entire tournament.
- The 35-year-old all-rounder retired from Test cricket after four years as skipper, then continued playing for Durham in the County Championship and Metro Bank One-Day Cup.
- Cricket Australia sources confirmed the deal on Tuesday morning, with Reports suggesting a season salary of around $500,000 after the embargo period concluded last week.
- Stokes stated he is "really excited" to play at the Adelaide Oval, with the Strikers' debut against David Warner and the Sydney Thunder likely in four days.
- Previously representing the Melbourne Renegades during the 2024/25 campaign, Stokes smashed 77 from 37 balls on debut against the Hobart Hurricanes, bringing significant BBL experience.
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Ben Stokes signs for Adelaide Strikers, becomes most expensive overseas signing in BBL history
Ben Stokes has signed for Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 BBL season in a deal worth around Rs 3.9 crore. The former England captain is set to become the league’s most expensive overseas signing after making himself available for the full campaign.
Former England captain Ben Stokes will play for the Adelaide Strikers in the 2026-27 season of the BBL. He becomes the most expensive player in league history and will be available for the entire season. Stokes last played for the Melbourne Renegades in 2014-15. This is his biggest franchise deal since retiring from international cricket. His first match will be on December 16.
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