Days after appointing Adam Zampa as captain for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL), Melbourne Stars have additionally named a replacement for their stalwart Glenn Maxwell. In a media launch on Sunday, the Stars have introduced the inclusion of bowling all-rounder Tom Rogers to switch Maxi.
Notably, Maxwell had fractured his leg throughout a birthday celebration and underwent surgical procedure on November 13. He was dominated out of the ODI collection in opposition to England and will effectively miss the complete season of BBL|12.
Rogers, who made his debut within the BBL for Sydney Thunder in 2017, represented Stars within the final season and can once more link up with the membership for the forthcoming version. On getting one other alternative to play for Stars, the Tasmanian, in an announcement launched by the membership, stated: “I’m thrilled to get another opportunity at this level, and it’s great to be a part of the Stars again this season.”
General Manager Blair Crouch was additionally enthralled to see Rogers again on the aspect. The Adam Zampa-led Stars will begin their marketing campaign with the match opener in opposition to Thunder on December 13 at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
“It’s great to have Tom back at the Stars, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do if he gets an opportunity. We’re looking forward to a great start to the tournament in Canberra and then a huge night at the MCG on December 16,” stated Crouch.
Current Melbourne Stars squad for BBL|12:
Adam Zampa (Captain), Trent Boult (NZ), Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke (ENG), Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Elliott, Liam Hatcher, Clint Hinchliffe, Campbell Kellaway, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell, Cam McClure, Tom O’Connell, Tom Rogers, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Luke Wood (ENG).