Sydney Sixers re-sign James Vince for Big Bash

Vince featured for the franchise in the second half of last season's tournament in Australia, replacing countryman Joe Denly, and impressed with 269 runs at an average of 44.83 and a strike rate above 136

James Vince has agreed a deal to return to Sydney Sixers for the 2019-20 Big Bash.

Vince featured for the franchise in the second half of last season's tournament in Australia, replacing countryman Joe Denly, and impressed with 269 runs at an average of 44.83 and a strike rate above 136.

He has been rewarded with another gig in the competition this year and will link up with his teammates ahead of their first game of the season, against Perth Scorchers on December 18.

“I’m delighted to be returning to the Sixers,” Vince said.

“My family and I were made to feel very welcome at the Sixers and had a wonderful time living in Sydney.

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“The SCG is an amazing stadium to play at and we had some great support there last season. I look forward to more of the same this season.

“Having lost out in the semis in BBL|08 I’m hoping we can go all the way this time around.

“There is a huge amount of talent in the squad and some great people at the club. I’m looking forward to contributing to what is hopefully going to be a great BBL for the Sixers.”

Sixers head coach Greg Shipperd said: “We are delighted to have secured James Vince as our second international player for the coming season.

“James made a huge impression within our group through his consistent performance in the vital number three position that assisted the team reaching the semi-finals.

“As captain of his county Hampshire, and an England player, he brings great knowledge, leadership and calm to our group.”