Big Bash League:<\/b> England fast bowler Lauren Bell has signed up with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season of the Women\u2019s Big Bash League (WBLL). It will also mark Lauren\u2019s second stint in the premier women\u2019s franchise T20 tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lauren, who sits in the top five of the ICC T20I bowling rankings, will be available for the entire duration of the tournament, joining her former England captain Heather Knight in the Thunder setup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lauren, who has taken 88 matches across all formats for England, arrives on the back of impressive global performances, including a seven-wicket haul in the 2026 T20 World Cup, a stellar 19-wicket campaign for Southern Brave in The Hundred, and a 12-wicket season with Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) 2026 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI love Sydney, I love the group and we\u2019ve got some exciting new additions since I was last here so I can\u2019t wait to get going with the girls. The WBBL has the best talent in the world, and as a cricketer that\u2019s how I believe I will get better... playing and challenging myself against the best in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve obviously played against Phoebe (Litchfield) many times and we seem to have pretty good battles but it will be nice to have her on my side now and watch her score runs. Volly (Georgia Voll) is super fun and talented and I was lucky enough to play with her in India and I can\u2019t wait to do it again in Sydney,\u201d she said in a statement by the franchise on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on her growth since her previous stint with the franchise in WBBL season nine, Lauren added, \u201cPlaying for England has certainly helped me understand my own game and my experience within cricket has grown since I was last with Thunder. I hope I can bring that winning mentality to this group.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Welcoming the star bowler back into the squad, Sydney Thunder head coach Lisa Keightley praised Lauren\u2019s versatility and wicket-taking ability across different phases of the game. \u201cLauren is a world-class bowler and someone we\u2019re really excited to have back at the Thunder this season. We\u2019ve seen what she can do at the highest level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cShe has the ability to take wickets with the new ball, but what really stands out is how she can impact a game at different stages of an innings. She brings a lot of experience to our group, but she\u2019s also still only 25 and continuing to develop her game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Welcoming the star bowler back into the squad, Sydney Thunder head coach Lisa Keightley praised Lauren\u2019s versatility and wicket-taking ability across different phases of the game. \u201cLauren is a world-class bowler and someone we\u2019re really excited to have back at the Thunder this season. We\u2019ve seen what she can do at the highest level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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