Ben Stokes joins BBL team Adelaide Strikers

Former England cricketer Ben Stokes has announced his participation in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the upcoming 2026/27 season with the Adelaide Strikers. The 35-year-old, who has recently retired from Test cricket, is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in the league, earning rupees 3,39,01,850 (£264,000). Stokes expressed his excitement about joining Adelaide Strikers, praising the venue of Adelaide Oval and the competitive nature of the BBL.

Adelaide Strikers' coach Tim Paine, a former Australian captain, commended Stokes' achievements and expressed his enthusiasm for having such a talented all-rounder join the team. Stokes' retirement from international cricket came in June, following an altercation with a rugby player at a nightclub. Despite concerns about his future, Stokes confirmed he has no intention of making a return to international cricket and has instead focused on coaching aspirations.