'Decided Quickly, Pursued Him Aggressively': Paine Reveals How Strikers Sign Ben Stokes
Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine has revealed the club moved swiftly and aggressively to secure England Test captain Ben Stokes on a one-year deal for the upcoming Big Bash League season, with the all-rounder expected to open the batting and play a major role with both ball and leadership duties in Adelaide.
Stokes’ signing, confirmed on Tuesday, gives the Strikers one of world cricket’s most high-profile all-rounders for the entire BBL campaign. Paine said the club identified the England star as a player capable of influencing the side well beyond his on-field performances. Read More...
