BBL player signings 2026-27

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf will wear new threads in the upcoming BBL season after signing with Adelaide Strikers for the entirety of BBL 2026-27. Rauf, who has played 33 matches for Melbourne Stars across five seasons, joins Ben Stokes and Mark Chapman as the Strikers' overseas recruits.

"Haris is a proven match-winner who has performed at the highest level in international cricket and franchise competitions around the world. He's one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket and has the ability to change a game in an instant," head coach Tim Paine said in a statement.

"Having all of our international players available for the entire tournament was a key priority throughout our recruitment process and we believe it will be a significant advantage for our side," Paine added.

October 23: Scorchers rope in Aneurin Donald

England wicketkeeper-batter Aneurin Donald, who made his international debut against Sri Lanka last month, has been signed by Perth Scorchers on a one-year deal. Donald, who has a strike-rate of 172.53 from 115 T20s, is available for the entire season. He bolsters the reigning champions' stocks following Finn Allen's departure to Melbourne Stars and Josh Inglis not having signed a deal yet.

"We are incredibly excited to have Aneurin join our BBL squad this season. He showed enormous potential during his time with Trent Rockets during The Hundred and then again for England in the subsequent T20I series against Sri Lanka," Scorchers general manager Kade Harvey said.

October 19: Jafer Chohan returns to Sydney Sixers

English leggie Jafer Chohan has signed with Sydney Sixers for a third successive season to complete the three-time champions' overseas roster. Chohan joins Tim Seifert and Chris Jordan as the team's overseas signings, and will look to add to his six BBL appearances over the last two seasons.

"Australia has given me some incredible opportunities, and playing in front of Sixers fans at the SCG is something I genuinely love. I can't wait to get back out there with my teammates in December and work with our new Head Coach Matthew Mott," Chohan said.

October 15: Trent Boult signs one-year deal with Sydney Thunder

New Zealand left-arm quick Trent Boult has signed a one-year deal with Sydney Thunder while committing his availability for the full season. The 37-year-old previously played eight matches for the Melrbourne Stars in 2022-23. He joins countryman Lockie Ferguson at Sydney Thunder.

"I'm really excited to be playing in the Big Bash again and joining Lockie (Ferguson) at Thunder," Boult said in a statement.

"Trent (Boult) has an amazing reputation for being a great bloke, a team player and a world-class performer," said head coach Andrew Flintoff.

"Having a couple Kiwis in the team who have played a lot of cricket together over the years brings a level of familiarity and I think they complement each other really well as a right-arm and left-arm pairing.

"One of the things we haven't been able to do in recent times is take wickets with the new ball, so hopefully these two can remedy that," Flintoff added.

October 9: Jordan returns to Sixers; Jacobs joins Heat as cover for Curran

After spending three seasons at Hobart Hurricanes, England all-rounder Chris Jordan will return to Sydney Sixers for the upcoming season. Jordan was part of the Sixers for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 editions of the BBL, representing the three-time champions in nine games. He has also played for Adelaide Strikers, Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers in the past.

"I loved my previous time with the Sixers and I'm incredibly excited to be coming back...I'm looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new ones and hopefully helping bring plenty of success to the Sixers this season," Jordan said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Brisbane Heat have roped in New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs as an International Replacement player for the first three matches of their campaign. Jacobs joins as cover for English international Tom Curran, who will miss the first three games due to family commitments.

"We identified there was an opportunity to add some batting depth for the opening games," Bennett King, Queensland Cricket's General Manager - High Performance, said. "Bevon has been on our recruiting lists since he showed his power and skill in the KFC T20 Max a few seasons ago...He has been successful at the top of the order and as a finisher in his career so far and we're looking forward to seeing him in action for the Heat."

October 6: Michael Bracewell joins Melbourne Renegades

A day after moving to a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket to make himself available for the BBL, Michael Bracewell was signed by the Melbourne Renegades.

"I'm looking forward to joining the Renegades, the BBL is a competition I've watched plenty of over the years and one I've always wanted to experience. Playing in Melbourne, in front of big crowds at the MCG, is going to be special," Bracewell said in a statement.

Bracewell has featured in several franchise T20 competitions across the globe including the IPL, PSL, MLC, CLT20, NZ Super Smash, The Hundred and the ETPL.

"Michael gives us a lot of options and that's incredibly valuable in T20 cricket," said Renegades coach Luke Ronchi.

October 1: Renegades secure Jonny Bairstow's services for entire season

Jonny Bairstow is set for his maiden BBL gig, after the Englishman was signed by Melbourne Renegades for the entirety of the 2026-27 season. Bairstow, a veteran of 285 T20s, is no stranger to Australian conditions having played in multiple Ashes tours over the years. His signing bolsters the Renegades' stocks following Tim Seifert's switch to Sydney Sixers.

"There's been some great battles, hasn't there, over many years, in all formats," Bairstow told cricket.com.au.

"To call the MCG my home ground [this season] is great...Of sporting stadiums around the world that you want to play in, that's definitely in the top few," he added.

September 29: Zak Crawley to play full BBL season with Perth Scorchers

England batter Zak Crawley has signed a one-year deal with the Perth Scorchers and has committed to being available for the entire season. Crawley played six matches for the Scorchers in the 2023-24 season. He made his BBL debut in 2022-23, playing eight matches for the Hobart Hurricanes.

"Our top order was critical to our success in BBL|15 and it's exciting to add Zak (Crawley) into the mix alongside the likes of Mitch Marsh, Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie. Zak made a terrific impression during his time with the club in BBL|13 and we have no doubt he will become a favourite among our members and fans," said Scorchers' general manager Kade Harvey.

September 28: Hope returns to Hurricanes

West Indies' white-ball captain Shai Hope is set to join Hobart Hurricanes for a full campaign in the upcoming BBL, two years after his five-match stint during the club's championship-winning season in 2024-25. Hope's full-season availability comes as a boost for the club following Matthew Wade's recent retirement.

"Following Matthew's retirement, we knew we needed to add an experienced player who could have an impact at the top of the order and also provide us with another quality wicketkeeping option, and Shai ticks both those boxes," said Salliann Beams, Cricket Tasmania General Manager - High Performance.

"We saw during his first stint with us the quality and experience he brings, and his T20 game has continued to develop since then. Importantly, having Shai available for the entire tournament gives us some real stability. He already knows our environment and a number of the players, so we're really excited to welcome him back to Hobart."

September 18: Lockie Ferguson returns to Sydney Thunder

Lockie Ferguson will return to the Sydney Thunder with the New Zealand quick having re-signed with the franchise.

The 35-year-old Ferguson, who played six games for the club in the 2024-25 season, has committed to the Thunder for the full upcoming season season including finals, having missed last summer's tournament due to injury.

September 16: Chapman signs with Strikers, Khawaja stays with Heat

Mark Chapman is set to make his BBL debut after signing with the Adelaide Strikers for the entirety of the upcoming season. The 32-year-old New Zealand all-rounder has played 249 T20s and has featured in leagues across the globe including the Pakistan Super League, Lanka Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred, Major League Cricket and the European T20 Premier League.

Usman Khawaja re-signed with the Brisbane Heat following the expiration of his four-year contract. The 39-year-old retired from international cricket earlier this year before also announcing his retirement from first-class cricket following the conclusion of Queensland's Sheffield Shield campaign.

"In the past it has been a few games here or there, depending on the Australian team's commitments, which has been enjoyable. But the prospect of a full competition is even better," he said. Khawaja played 10 seasons for the Sydney Thunder before moving to the Heat in 2022.

September 14: Stars snap up Overton twins

Melbourne Stars have filled their overseas roster for BBL 2025-26 with the signing of England's Craig and Jamie Overton. They are set to become the first set of twins two feature in the league and join New Zealand batter Finn Allen as the Stars' overseas signings. While Jamie has played three seasons of the BBL with Adelaide Strikers, this will be Craig's first stint in the league.

September 11: Brisbane Heat sign Tim Robinson

24-year-old New Zealand opener Tim Robinson is set to play his first BBL after signing a deal with the Brisbane Heat. "Tim is a rising star of international cricket, and the BBL will be a great opportunity for him to demonstrate his skills and ability for the Heat,'' said coach James Hopes. Robinson is the Heat's second international recruit for the season after Tom Curran.

September 10: Finn Allen joins Melbourne Stars

After two seasons with the Perth Scorchers, Finn Allen has signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Stars. The hard-hitting New Zealand opener was the leading run-scorer last season, scoring 466 runs during the Scorchers' title-winning campaign.

September 10: Tim Seifert signs one-year deal with Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers signed Tim Seifert, the 31-year-old New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter. Seifert has played 20 matches in the BBL, all for the Melbourne Renegades in the last two seasons, and became only the second player from the franchise to score a century after Aaron Finch.

September 9: Adam Zampa moves to Hobart Hurricanes

September 8: Tom Curran signs with Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat secured Tom Curran, their first overseas signing for the 2026-27 season. Curran has previously played for the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Stars in the BBL.

September 1: Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers

Ben Stokes' much-anticipated BBL return was confirmed after he signed with the Adelaide Strikers for the entirety of the 2026-27 season. Stokes, who last played a BBL game in 2015 and hasn't played any T20 cricket since 2023, returns to the franchise cricket circuit after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Stokes is said to have signed a contract in excess of 500,000 AUD, which makes him the most high-profile foreign player in the BBL for its 16th edition.