Ben Stokes to join Adelaide Strikers for Big Bash season

Former England captain Ben Stokes is returning to the Big Bash League for the first time in over a decade after signing a major deal with the Adelaide Strikers. The 35-year-old will play the full season following his retirement from the England captaincy earlier this year.

In an unexpected turn, Australian opener Travis Head will act as Stokes’ housemate during the season. Head, who performed strongly against Stokes’ England side during the recent Ashes, noted that Stokes’ signing is one of the most significant for the competition in years. Head expressed hope that the presence of high-calibre international stars like Stokes will help transform the Big Bash League into a powerhouse competition.