Jonny Bairstow Inks Maiden BBL Deal To Feature For Melbourne Renegades

Jonny Bairstow is signed up by Melbourne Renegades for BBL 2026/27. PC- AFPThe Big Bash League (BBL 2026/27) is growing as the forthcoming season draws closer. In the biggest update of the day, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has signed to play for the Melbourne Renegades. Bairstow, a proven star on the the international stage and as a T20 player, is set to feature in the Big Bash for the first time. After the mega signing, he will most likely open the innings at the Melbourne Renegades alongside the swashbuckling Jake Fraser-McGurk. Jonny Bairstow links up with Melbourne Renegades as part on maiden BBL dealAfter signing with a BBL franchise, Jonny Bairstow spoke about his strong connection with Australia and its fans. He also mentioned his admiration for the Gades and its home ground, the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. "I've always loved playing in Australia. The crowds are passionate and I've always enjoyed that side of the contest," Bairstow said. "I'm really excited about joining the Renegades. Having the MCG as our home ground is pretty special and I'm looking forward to getting out there, playing the way I play and hopefully entertaining the fans."Furthermore, the Englishman didn't shy away from speaking about the love-hate relationship with the Aussie team, especially during the 2023 Ashes. Also Read: Perth Scorchers Sign Zak Crawley To Replace KKR Star For BBL 2026-27Notably, Bairstow was controversially stumped by Alex Carey at the Lord's Test when he ducked a bouncer and came out to the crease, assuming the over was complete and the ball was "dead". "I know there's been a bit of history over the years and I'm sure I'll hear plenty about it when I get over there. That's part of the fun of it."Big English names to light up BBL 2026/27Jonny Bairstow has joined the long list of the English cricketers to feature in the upcoming BBL 2026/27. Earlier in September, the former England captain Ben Stokes joined the Adelaide Strikers on a historic deal. Meanwhile, Perth Scorchers have hired Zak Crawley, and the bowling all-rounder Tom Curran has been picked by Brisbane Heat. Jamie Overton and his twin brother Craig Overton will head to the Melbourne Stars this summer. Also Read: India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where To Watch Asian Games Semi-Final 2 2026?