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Cricket News: List of England players in BBL 2023/24 | Which England players will be playing in the 2023/24 BBL?

England’s superb white-ball depth has been felt in Australia. The second ever Big Bash League (BBL) draft was dominated by English players, with a total of 13 players set to participate in the 2023/24 season.

Perth Scorchers are the defending champions. However, other teams are pushing hard to take the crown away from the brilliant Scorchers, with some strategic picks in the draft.

Which England players will play in BBL 2023/24?

Here is the list of the England players who will play in BBL 2023/24.

Harry Brook – Melbourne Stars

After trying to pinch Rashid Khan from Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars then landed Harry Brook as their first pick. The dynamic batsman is set to take the Stars to new heights in 2023/24, as he has made a huge impression not only in Test cricket, but T20 leagues around the globe.

In all T20s, Brook has hammered 2,970 runs at an average of 34.13 and superb strike rate of 150.22. He is the only player to have scored centuries in the IPL, PSL and The Hundred.

Tom Curran – Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers have retained Tom Curran, whose last BBL match was back in the 2021/22 season due to a back stress fracture injury. Curran has been a key part of the Sixers’ success over the years, and his strong Hundred campaign will encourage Sixers fans.

Chris Jordan – Hobart Hurricanes

Chris Jordan will don the purple of Hobart Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have had excellent teams on paper in recent seasons, but have failed to deliver. Jordan, with his fielding and death-bowling experience, can add plenty of value to a team looking to make a return to the business end of the tournament.

Alex Hales – Sydney Thunder

Hales, who recently retired from international cricket, boasts the most runs of any non-Australian in BBL history. Sydney Thunder will be thrilled to have the services of Hales once again, who has scored 1,747 runs for the franchise at an average of 35.65 and strike rate of 150.73.

Jamie Overton – Adelaide Strikers

Jamie Overton will join Adelaide Strikers’ promising brigade of fast bowlers. Also, Overton can provide plenty of batting value, which the Strikers will welcome after falling away badly last season. He smashed 202 runs at a strike rate of over 180 in the 2023 Hundred.

Sam Hain – Hobart Hurricanes

Sam Hain represents a good pickup for the Hurricanes. Hain performed admirably for Brisbane Heat last season, with an average of 45.25 in his nine matches.

Overall in T20 cricket, Hain has scored an impressive 3,605 runs at an average of 40.50 and strike rate of 134.81. Out of 118 innings, 27 have resulted in a 50+ score.

James Vince – Sydney Sixers

Vince has been a mainstay of the Sixers lineup in recent years. He is set to feature once again. The classy number three has hit 1,547 runs for the franchise at an average of 31.45 and strike rate of 131.48. He has enjoyed batting at the SCG, with 651 runs at 38.29/136.19.

Also, Vince enjoyed strong campaigns in both the Blast and Hundred competitions in the 2023 English summer.

Sam Billings – Brisbane Heat

Sam Billings is a solid pickup for the Heat. In 37 innings in the BBL, Billings has struck 1,014 runs at an average of 30.73 and strong strike rate of 141.62. He should provide value in the league stage before departing for the UAE ILT20.

Zak Crawley – Perth Scorchers

Zak Crawley came of age in the 2023 Ashes series. While he didn’t fire for Hobart Hurricanes last season, he has the ability to deliver the goods for the Scorchers who are in need of an opener of the departures of Cameron Bancroft, Faf du Plessis, Adam Lyth and Stephen Eskinazi.

Laurie Evans – Perth Scorchers

Laurie Evans was awarded man of the match in the Scorchers’ triumph in BBL 2021/22. He struck 76* against Sydney Sixers. The talented middle-order batsman has been cleared to play for the moment, but his participation in this year’s BBL remains in the air given final judgement awaits regarding his doping case.

Paul Walter – Brisbane Heat

29-year old Paul Walter can provide all-round value to Brisbane Heat. Walter, who boasts 112 matches of T20 experience, has struck 1,551 runs at a strike rate of 143.87. Also, he has picked up 62 wickets at an average of 25.51 and economy of 8.89 with his left-arm seam.

Adam Hose – Adelaide Strikers

Adam Hose will return to the Strikers. The middle-order batsman was solid last season, with 312 runs. Also, he played well in the Blast earlier this year, with 397 runs at an average of nearly 40.

Rehan Ahmed – Sydney Sixers

Impressive young legspinner Rehan Ahmed is set to make the Sixers even stronger. He made an immediate impression in international cricket, taking seven wickets on Test debut in Pakistan. The 19-year old, who has played 42 T20s for 40 wickets at a respectable economy of 7.68, should enjoy conditions at the SCG.