Amy Jones completes Perth Scorchers’ abroad signings
Perth Scorchers have accomplished their abroad trio for the WBBL by signing England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones whereas Lizelle Lee has been confirmed for a return to Hobart Hurricanes.
Both gamers opted for the direct nomination route which made them unavailable in final week’s draft and comes with a lowered most price.
Lee, the previous South Africa batter who now performs home cricket for Tasmania, continues to be classed as an abroad participant for the WBBL. Last season she made 296 runs for Hurricanes though didn’t go fifty.
“On the field, I probably would’ve liked to be a little more consistent across my performances last year, but it was fantastic to be part of a group that got the Hurricanes back into [finals],” she mentioned.
Hurricanes head coach Jude Coleman mentioned: “She was already a very naturally talented player when she came to us, but it’s been fantastic to have watched her continue to work on her craft and go from strength-to-strength across all facets of her game over the past 12 months.
“We’ve clearly bought a little bit of a technique in our recruitment course of the place we see the advantage of having a core of comparable gamers throughout each our Hurricanes and Tigers packages by way of the event and help this permits us to provide our enjoying group
“We are grateful to Lizzie that after her first year in purple last season, she knew that this is a team she wanted to play for again, and was prepared to put her trust in us throughout this new period of recruitment for WBBL overseas players.”
Meanwhile, Jones has beforehand had two seasons with Scorchers in addition to spells with Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. Overall she has made 938 runs within the WBBL at 23.45 and a strike-rate of 109.70.
“Amy brings versatility and international experience to our playing group and will be a key member of our middle-order,” Scorchers head coach Becky Grundy mentioned. “She is also a great leader around the group and formed excellent relationships in her previous stint with the Scorchers.”
Jones joins Sophie Devine and England team-mate Danni Wyatt at Scorchers. The membership opted to retain Devine forward of Marizanne Kapp on the draft with Kapp being taken because the No. 1 choose by Sydney Thunder.
Scorchers had set out eager to stack their batting with abroad signings, exhibiting confidence of their native record to take the bowling load alongside Devine.
Other confirmed direct signings for the reason that draft have been Sophia Dunkley to Melbourne Stars and Mignon du Preez to Brisbane Heat. Suzie Bates and Tammy Beaumont additionally opted for this route and they’re anticipated to signal for Sixers and Melbourne Renegades respectively.