Haris Rauf in BBL (Source: @StarsBBL/X)Haris Rauf, a very popular face in the Big Bash League (BBL), will have a new home during the upcoming season. The Herald Sun reported that the Pakistan speedster, who has represented the Melbourne Stars since BBL 2019/20, will play for Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2026/27.Rauf, one of 10 players to claim a hat-trick in the BBL, played 33 matches for Melbourne Stars across five seasons. Of those, 11 came in last season, and he posted impressive numbers, averaging 16.75 while taking 20 wickets at an economy rate of 8.23.Rauf was equally sharp in his maiden BBL season, taking 20 wickets in 10 matches at an average of just 13.35.Adelaide Strikers To Sign Haris Rauf As Jamie Overton's ReplacementAhead of BBL 2026/27, Adelaide Strikers have signed what is probably the most sought-after free agent at present, Ben Stokes. New Zealand’s Mark Chapman will play for them in the next season as well. And if they manage to sign Rauf, that would make them one of the strong contenders to lift the trophy.Not to forget, the Strikers lost Jamie Overton, who represented them in 28 matches over the previous three seasons. In total, he had 39 wickets at an average of 20.58 before joining Melbourne Stars.Adelaide Strikers BBL 2026/27 Squad So FarAlex Carey, Mark Chapman, Mackenzie Harvey, Thomas Kelly, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Ben Stokes, Tom Straker, Henry Thornton, Jerrssis WadiaNew Signings: Ben Stokes, Mark ChapmanWhen Will BBL 2026/27 Begin?The full BBL 2026/27 schedule has already been announced. The season will get underway on December 12, with Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers going head-to-head to kick off the proceedings.Adelaide Strikers, who will have Tim Paine as their head coach, will begin their campaign on December 16. Sydney Thunder will be their first opposition.Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars will play their first match in BBL 2026/27 on December 18. Incidentally, Adelaide Strikers will be their first opponent. This means if Haris Rauf joining Adelaide Strikers becomes official, his first match will be against his former BBL team.ALSO READJonny Bairstow Inks Maiden BBL Deal To Feature For Melbourne Renegades
