Fast bowler Luke Wood and all-rounders Jamie Overton and Rehan Ahmed are among 13 English players set to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League. The trio was part of England’s squad for their recent T20 series against New Zealand and will aim to leverage their performance in this tournament to enhance their prospects for inclusion in the T20 World Cup scheduled for February.
Overton is set to return to the Adelaide Strikers, joined by Wood, who previously played for the Melbourne Stars during the 2022-23 season. Meanwhile, Ahmed will make his Big Bash debut with the Hobart Hurricanes, who are the defending champions and have also secured Chris Jordan’s services.
In addition, all-rounder Sam Curran is expected to strengthen his World Cup bid as he joins the Sydney Sixers, pending the completion of the International League T20. He is anticipated to participate in four to six group matches, in addition to the knockout stages of the league.
Left-arm seamer Reece Topley has signed on as a temporary replacement for New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson at Sydney Thunder, with plans to transition to play in the SA20 league afterward.
The roster of English players involved in the Big Bash League for the 2025-26 season includes:
– Adelaide Strikers: Jamie Overton and Luke Wood
– Brisbane Heat: Tom Alsop
– Hobart Hurricanes: Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan
– Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke and Tom Curran
– Perth Scorchers: Laurie Evans and David Payne
– Sydney Sixers: Sam Curran and Jafer Chohan
– Sydney Thunder: Sam Billings and Reece Topley
The participation of these talented players not only enriches the competition but also showcases the depth of cricketing talent coming from England as they prepare for international challenges ahead.