Ben Stokes joins Adelaide Strikers for BBL summer
Following his shock retirement from international cricket, former England captain Ben Stokes is joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Big Bash League summer.
Former England all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed with Australian Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Adelaide Strikers for the 2026-27 season. The 35-year-old, who retired from international cricket in June, is expected to earn A$500,000 ($357,000) per year. Stokes expressed excitement about joining Adelaide, praising the Oval as "an incredible place to play cricket" and the BBL as a "fantastic competition."
He also noted that the Strikers have an "exciting group" and is eager to contribute to a successful season. Stokes will be under the guidance of former Australia captain Tim Paine, who described him as "one of the greatest all-rounders the game has seen" and a "proven match-winner." The Strikers have not won the BBL title since the 2017-18 season, with the reigning champions, Perth Scorchers, holding the majority of victories.
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