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Brisbane Heat Sign Tom Curran for BBL 16
Brisbane Heat have signed English cricketer Tom Curran for the next Big Bash League season.
He is an all-rounder, which means he can both bowl and bat.
Curran has already played for the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars.
He has taken 72 wickets in 52 Big Bash matches.
He has also scored many runs in T20 cricket.
Coach James Hopes believes Curran’s energy and experience will help the team.
Curran has recently taken 10 wickets in four games for Edinburgh.
The Heat hope he will be especially useful at the Gabba.
England all-rounder Tom Curran has joined Brisbane Heat for the upcoming BBL 16 season.
The 31-year-old is Brisbane’s first overseas signing since the contracting embargo was lifted 10 days earlier.
Curran has played 52 BBL matches, taking 72 wickets at an average of 20.61.
He has made 290 T20 appearances, scoring 2,705 runs and taking 297 wickets.
Coach James Hopes said Curran’s pace bowling, lower-order batting and Australian experience would benefit the Heat.
- Who
- Brisbane Heat and England all-rounder Tom Curran, coached by James Hopes.
- What
- The Heat signed Curran as their first overseas player for BBL 16.
- Where
- Brisbane, with Curran expected to play at the Gabba and other Australian venues.
- When
- The signing was confirmed this week ahead of the upcoming BBL 16 season.
- Why
- Brisbane wants his pace bowling, lower-order batting, competitiveness and knowledge of Australian conditions.
Key facts
- Player
- Tom Curran
- Team
- Brisbane Heat
- Competition
- Big Bash League 16
- BBL record
- 52 matches, 72 wickets at an average of 20.61
- T20 experience
- 290 appearances, 2,705 runs and 297 wickets
- Recent form
- 10 wickets in four games for Edinburgh
- Previous BBL clubs
- Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars
Quotes
James Hopes
Brisbane Heat coach
“I’ve been watching him in action last week for the Edinburgh team in the new Euro League where he has taken 10 wickets in four games so far, and I am sure he will enjoy bowling for us at the Gabba”
thehansindia.com
“He’s fiercely competitive and from my experience coaching him at Delhi in the IPL, he lifts the other players around him through his energy, drive and focus.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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