Nathan Coulter-Nile signs multi-year deal with Melbourne Stars
Australia pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile has ended his association with the Perth Scorchers and will join a new franchise in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League tournament. On Thursday, the Stars confirmed that Coulter-Nile will be joined by Western Australians Clint Hinchliffe and Lance Morris.
Coulter-Nile had featured for the Perth Scorchers in 38 BBL matches wherein he bagged 46 wickets with best figures of 3/9, while also amassing 285 runs with the bat.
“The opportunity to come to Melbourne and the MCG for the summer and to play at the Stars proved to be an exciting one. I feel as though I am at a stage of my career where a move feels right and to have friends like Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis at the Stars, made it the right fit,” Coulter-Nile said in a statement to cricket.com.au.
“The last eight years at the Scorchers have been great and it was a tough decision to leave. I really appreciate the support I’ve received from the coaches, staff, members, and fans and I’d like to thank all of them,” he added.
Coulter-Nile had played 38 BBL matches for Perth Scorchers in which he picked up 46 wickets and scored 285 runs.
Along with the 31-year-old pacer who found the offer to be "too good to refuse", Clint Hinchliffe and Lance Morris have also joined Melbourne Stars.
“We all know Nathan is an international star. He brings so much with the ball and provides us with depth in our batting. We’re very excited to have him on board,” Stars List Manager Trent Woodhill said.
“Clint Hinchliffe brings some variation to our spin bowling stocks while Lance Morris is a very promising fast bowler. We can’t wait to see what both of these young players bring to the table,” he added.
The 2019 edition of the Big Bash League will commence on December 17 and the Melbourne Stars will begin their campaign by taking on Brisbane Heat in their first match on December 20.
