The Adelaide Strikers have beefed up an already imposing squad by signing D’Arcy Short on a two-year deal as they appear to bounce again from the frustration of lacking the finals final season.
Having additionally re-signed final season’s participant of the match Matt Short, the Strikers have now landed a batting all-rounder who claimed the highest gong in BBL|07 and BBL|08 when he was plundering runs for the Hurricanes.
Short is fourth on the all-time scoring checklist with 2706 runs at a strike fee of 132.45 and can carry loads of worldwide expertise to a Strikers facet that began final season nicely however pale badly to complete second final.
“Adelaide Oval is such an incredible place to play cricket and I look forward to running out with my new teammates in front of big crowds – I can’t wait to get going,” he stated.
“The Strikers showed last year what they are capable off at their best and I will be giving everything to help take the team to the next level, with the ultimate goal always being to lift that cup at the end.
“I am so thankful to the Hurricanes for my time in Hobart, it has been an absolute joy and I will always cherish the friendships and memories formed there.
“This is a new challenge for me and I am excited to get to work in Adelaide.”
The 32-year-old can even bowl helpful spin and can relish the shorter sq. boundaries in Adelaide, with the Strikers set to announce extra signings within the coming weeks.
“We’re really excited that D’Arcy has decided to join the Strikers, he’s a strong T20 player and brings that Australian experience too,” Strikers coach Jason Gillespie stated.
“As a two-time player of the tournament, we’ve all seen what he can do in the Big Bash. He’s a powerful batter with the ability to bowl valuable overs.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming D’Arcy to Adelaide and for him to strengthen our squad.”
Originally revealed as ‘I can’t wait to get going’: Former BBL participant of the match indicators large deal to hitch Adelaide Strikers
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
