BBL 2019-20 | Hard to turn down opportunity to play for Perth Scorchers, reveals Chris Jordan

11/23/2019

English fast bowler Chris Jordan has admitted that it was hard to turn down the opportunity to join Perth Scorchers for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League. Jordan, who has played in 43 T20Is for England, has also played for Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder in the BBL previously.

When the three-time champions of the BBL come calling, it is not a chance you want to miss out on. And having played against them, Jordan knows all too well just how good the Scorchers are.

"When the opportunity for Perth came up it was a 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," Jordan said, reported Cricbuzz.

The 31-year-old has a few good things going for him as he moves to a new team - good form with England of late, a familiar face at Perth in fellow English mate Liam Livingstone, and the backing of the Scorchers’ coach Adam Voges.

"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," Voges said.

With Jordan's signing, the roster for the Perth Scorchers has been completed.