Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver to play for Melbourne Stars in WBBL06

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Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver to play for Melbourne Stars in WBBL06

Natalie Sciver (L) and Katherine Brunt during the T20 World Cup 2020. © Getty Images



“In Nat and Katherine we’ve got two of England’s most successful cricketers who have been part of the WBBL since the tournament began,” said a delighted Trent Woodhill, the head coach of Stars.

“We’re pleased to have Nat coming back into green again after a couple of seasons in Perth and Katherine’s experience and bowling pedigree need no introduction. It really enhances what is already a good team coming together.”

Brunt played 44 matches for Scorchers and has 49 wickets in the tournament. She returned with 23 wickets in WBBL03, joint-most with Sarah Aley in that edition.

“I’m pleased to have signed for the Stars. It’s a big club and has made some good signings this off-season which should hold us well for the season ahead,” said the 35-year-old.

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“After playing against a number of these players a lot over the course of my career, I’m looking forward to being on the same side this season.”

Sciver, on the other hand, had a fruitful WBBL05, scoring 342 runs and picking up six wickets that helped Scorchers reach the title-clash, departing for national duty before the final. She follows her then skipper, Meg Lanning, who also made the move to Stars for this season.

Stars, thus, have what looks like a formidable line-up with the presence of Mignon du Preez, Annabel Sutherland, Elyse Villani, Holly Ferling and Tess Flintoff, apart from Lanning, Brunt and Sciver.

Squad so far: Meg Lanning, Katherine Brunt, Nat Sciver, Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez, Annabel Sutherland, Lucy Cripps, Alana King, Holly Ferling, Erin Osborne, Tess Flintoff, Georgia Gall, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum

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