Perth Scorchers sign Chris Jordan for new Big Bash season

England allrounder will be available for the duration of the 2019-20 competition

Chris Jordan has joined Perth Scorchers for the 2019-20 Big Bash season.

The England allrounder joins countryman Liam Livingstone in being available for the entire BBL09 campaign.

Jordan has 43 T20 international appearances to his name and will add death-bowling expertise and tremendous ability in the field to the Scorchers' line-up.

“Playing in Perth can be quite hostile (as an opposition player) obviously it’s a sea of orange and everyone is rooting for the Scorchers,” he said.

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“I know from experience when the opposition hit a boundary in the stadium there’s no noise, but when the Scorchers are up and about and doing well everyone’s backing them to the hills… I’m looking forward to having some of that on my side!

“When the opportunity for Perth came up it was as pretty hard one to turn down, I know from playing against them how competitive they are, how successful they are so I’m really looking forward to joining such a great franchise.”

Perth head coach Adam Voges said: “We’re really excited to have Chris on-board, he’s got great experience in T20 cricket and will do a terrific job with ball, particularly his skills at the death.

“He also provides the all-round package with athleticism in the field and strong batting skills which will be great for the fans.

“Chris is very professional and will fit in well in the Scorchers set up, I haven’t heard a bad word about him.”

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