Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has signed a contract to play for the Adelaide Strikers for the entire 2026-27 Big Bash League season.
The move, confirmed on September 2, 2026, sees the star all-rounder return to Australian domestic cricket, with the Strikers planning to utilize him as an opening batter.
Stokes' inclusion is expected to boost the Strikers' batting depth, as the team aims to improve on its performance from the previous BBL campaign.