Australia T20 star Chris Lynn joins Adelaide Strikers for BBL 2022/23

Bighitting batter Chris Lynn will feature in the Big Bash League BBL after being signed up by Adelaide StrikersLynn 32 will be able to play in both the BBL and UAEs International League T20 ILT20 competitions after reaching a compromise with Cricket Australia CALynn BBLs leading runscorer has signed an 11match deal with the Adelaide Strikers after parting ways with the Brisbane Heat in May He will be granted a No Objection Certificate NOC following the Strikers clash against his old club at Adelaide Oval on January 14 to join the Adaniowned Gulf Giants franchise in the ILT20Play Quiz How well do you know the India vs Pakistan rivalryCricket Australia welcomes the Adelaide Strikers signing of Chris Lynn the highest runscorer in KFC BBL history for 11 out of 14 games in the upcoming KFC BBL12 season He will be released from 20 January to participate in UAEs ILT20 competition from that date said a CA spokespersonEarlier this month Lynn was announced as one of 21 marquee recruits for the inaugural edition of the ILT20 before being signed up by Gulf Giants The ILT20 in the UAE starting from January 6 will be operating in the same period as BBL running from December 13 to February 4 South Africas new T20 League and Bangladesh Premier League BPL in JanuaryAlthough Lynn didnt hold a domestic cricket contract in Australia up until Thursday the International Cricket Council ICC regulations say that he still requires clearance or a NoObjection Certificate NOC from CA to play in overseas leaguesAlso Read Asia Cup 2022 Styris reveals key strategy that could help India outwit PakistanLynn does not hold a CA or State contract and has not done so since his last Queensland Cricket contract expired in June 2019 Each matter regarding release for overseas competitions is subject to the individuals circumstances Our guiding principle remains the prioritisation and protection of Australias domestic summer of cricket and the interests of the game overall added the CA spokespersonLynn is the only player to score more than 3000 runs in BBL coming in 102 appearances with the Brisbane Heat averaging 345 at a strikerate of 1488 He has also struck the most sixes 180 in the competition ahead of fellow bighitting batter Glenn Maxwell 109 who is in second spotIll be doing my best Ill be coming down to Adelaide fit and strong and ready to score a heap of runs and even more importantly put on a show for the fans who are the backbone of the Adelaide StrikersIt is always such a great atmosphere walking into Adelaide Oval and not only that but walking over the bridge on game day the atmosphere in the city is great I know the fans will be out in force this summer said Lynn on his association with the StrikersHead Coach Jason Gillespie said a player of Lynns calibre was an outstanding acquisition for the Strikers We all know the qualities that Chris Lynn brings to the table He is a proven matchwinner an experienced leader and a great character to have around the group His record speaks for itself Were thrilled to have him and know he can play an important role for us this summerThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever