CSK's Jamie Overton and twin brother sign for Melbourne Stars. [Source - AFP]Preparations for BBL16 are well underway, with franchises leaving no stone unturned to build the best possible squads. Several big signings have already been made, with teams willing to spend heavily as the tournament approaches.Amid the growing preparations, Melbourne Stars have made another notable move by signing a CSK star alongside his twin brother. The unique deal could make BBL16 and the upcoming Australian summer even more special for the Stars.Jamie Overton and Twin Brother Craig Overton Set to Play for Melbourne Stars in BBL 16In a significant development, Melbourne Stars have signed the Overton twins for BBL 16, bringing Jamie Overton and Craig Overton together for the 2026-27 season. The move reunites the brothers and makes them the first twins set to feature in BBL history.Jamie Overton joins Melbourne Stars after three seasons with Adelaide Strikers. The English all-rounder has switched clubs ahead of BBL 16, adding another overseas option to a Stars squad undergoing significant changes before the new season.Craig Overton, meanwhile, is in line for his first BBL appearance after joining Melbourne Stars. His arrival sets up a reunion with Jamie, giving the brothers an opportunity to play alongside each other in Australia for the first time.Jamie and Craig Overton Add Pace and Power to Melbourne Stars’ BBL16 SquadThe Melbourne Stars view Jamie Overton and Craig Overton as valuable additions to their BBL16 squad, with the two English all-rounders offering both genuine pace with the ball and power lower down the batting order.“They both bring a really valuable set of skills to the club. Jamie and Craig are both genuinely quick bowlers and will no doubt trouble a lot of batters this summer. They are also big hitters, so we are ready for some fireworks at the end of the batting innings," James Rosengarten, General Manager of Melbourne Stars said.Also Read: Twin Brothers Craig Overton, Jamie Overton In Last Over Fight In The Hundred 2026BBL 2026-27 begins on December 12, with Melbourne Stars opening their campaign against Adelaide Strikers on December 18. The Overton twins could bolster their pace attack at the MCG, alongside experienced campaigner Peter Siddle.Can the Overton Twins Help Melbourne Stars Lift Their Maiden BBL Title?Jamie Overton has enjoyed a superb 2026 in T20 cricket, especially with the ball, claiming 37 wickets at an economy of 8.67 and striking at 14.4. He also impressed for CSK in IPL 2026, taking 14 wickets at a strike-rate of 12.Craig Overton, meanwhile, enjoyed a productive English summer across T20 Blast and The Hundred. He struck at 182.35, scoring 217 runs with the bat while also claiming 23 wickets at an economy rate of 8.21.Their all-round ability could prove crucial for Melbourne Stars as they target a maiden BBL title. Alongside big signing Finn Allen, last season’s leading run-scorer, the Overton twins give Stars plenty of firepower and balance.Also Read: Bjorn Fortuin’s Historic Spell Scripts Namibia's Lowest ODI Total Vs South Africa
