David Warner Signs Two-Year Contract with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Ending weeks of speculation about whether he would play in the BBL. Australia’s opening batter David Warner signed a two-year deal with Sydney Thunder on Sunday.
After weeks of speculation about whether he would play in the Big Bash League (BBL). Australia’s opening batter David Warner signed a two-year contract with Sydney Thunder on Sunday. Warner will join the Thunder after his international commitments end at the end of the January test in Sydney, and he could be available for as many as five regular season games, including the summer’s second blockbuster Sydney Smash against the Sixers, and the finals.
The Thunder face the reigning champion Perth Scorchers at Sydney Showground Stadium on January 13, followed by matches against the Hurricanes at Blundstone Arena on January 15, the Renegades at Manuka Oval on January 19, the Sixers at the SCG on January 21, and the Stars at the MCG on January 25.
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David Warner will be representing the Thunder Nation for the third time,
He previously played just one game in both BBL|01 and BBL|03.
The 96-Test, 133-ODI, and 91-T20 veteran for Australia said he determine to give back to the game.
“I’m really looking forward to returning to the Big Bash with the club where I started. I am passionate about the game. I am aware that the conditions I enjoy as a professional cricketer are largely due to the efforts of previous senior players “said Warner in an official statement.
“That is how the game is structured, and I understand that my contribution to the BBL’s future will hopefully benefit the next generation of players long after I retire,” he added.
Warner also stated that his decision to return to the BBL influenced by his family. “My ‘girls’ have said they’d love to see me play at home and in the BBL,” he said.
“It will be fantastic for us to be a part of the BBL as a family, and it is something I am very excited to share with them,” he added.
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