Perth Scorchers have locked in a second English International signing for KFC BBL|16, securing dashing opening batter Zak Crawley for the side’s title defense.
Zak's Back for BBL|16
BBL|16 will mark the second time the 28-year-old dons the orange, having played six games for the Scorchers during their BBL|13 campaign.
Crawley was a consistent performer during his first stint with the Club, scoring 155 runs at 31.00, including an unbeaten 65 in a nine-wicket win over Hobart at Optus Stadium.
The right-hander also featured for Hobart Hurricanes in eight matches in BBL|12, notching 185 runs at 26.42.
Crawley recently teamed up with fellow Perth Scorchers’ top order batter Mitch Marsh during Sunrisers Leeds’ recent campaign in The Hundred, where the side made the Eliminator Final.
He finished the tournament with 169 runs at 24.14, including an unbeaten 56 in his side’s win over eventual champions Manchester Super Giants.
The Kent product has played 64 Test matches across a seven-year span, scoring 3586 runs at 31.18 including five centuries.
His 189 in the fourth Test of the 2023 Ashes Series remains one of the most spectacular Ashes innings and still serves Perth Scorchers Members and fans a reminder of his tremendous ball-striking ability at the crease.
Crawley becomes the second English player to sign with the Scorchers for BBL|16, after Calvin Harrison was unveiled soon after the BBL contract signing embargo lifted.
Crawly is available for the whole season.
Quotes attributable to Perth Scorchers General Manager Kade Harvey:
“We are delighted to welcome Zak back to the Scorchers for a second time.
“Our top order was critical to our success in BBL|15 and it’s exciting to add Zak into the mix alongside the likes of Mitch Marsh, Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie for the upcoming season.
“Zak made a terrific impression during his time with the Club in BBL|13 and we have no doubt he will become a favourite among our Members and fans.”
Quotes attributable to Perth Scorchers signing Zak Crawley:
“I’m thrilled to be able to return to Perth for BBL|16.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Perth in BBL|13 and got an appreciation for how well respected the Scorchers are across the competition.
“Optus Stadium is a wonderful place to play Cricket and I’m looking forward to the opportunity of playing in front of our loyal Members and fans.”
Perth Scorchers KFC BBL|16 Squad
Ashton Turner ©
Ashton Agar
Mahli Beardman
Cooper Connolly
Zak Crawley (ENG)
Aaron Hardie
Calvin Harrison (ENG)
Mitch Marsh
Lance Morris
Joel Paris
Jhye Richardson
The Club has seven list spots to fill before the KFC BBL|16 season.