Big Bash Tournament update – Melbourne Stars XI sign Hussey
Australian all-rounder, David Hussey, has been signed by Melbourne Stars XI for the upcoming Big Bash T20 tournament.
However his deal is not as lucrative as the one he got in this year‘s IPL while playing for the Kings XI Punjab.
Hussey has been signed for $70,000 by the Melbourne side that will see him make a considerable less amount of fortune when compared with his stints with IPL sides Kings XI Punjab and the Kolkata Knight riders.
He initially signed a contract with Kolkata Knight Rider in the very first edition of IPL for $625,000.
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Hussey however believed the chance to play for his home team and friends were factors that led him to sign for the Melbourne side.
He was not worried about a reduced salary package as he recognized that performing well at the Big Bash tournament would eventually be beneficial in the long run.
He said, “ The reason I chose the Stars was I made a pact with a group of players in the team and hopefully have a successful year and go on to play in the Champions League, where we will reap the rewards in prize money.”
Moreover, regarded as one of Australia’s best T20 performer, big bash franchise would consider his signing a bargain, while other teams have splashed cash and offered lucrative contracts.
Other high profile signings include http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 who was signed by Sydney Thunder who paid somewhere in the region of $250,000 to get his services.
Meanwhile http://www.senore.com/Cricket/HH-Gibbs-c1549 who will represent as their overseas star in the competition.
Hobart Hurricanes have secured the services of Pakistani pace man http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rana-Naved-ul-Hasan-c83909.
All the teams are well active in the transfer markets where more signings are expected in the near future.
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