The Melbourne Stars have signed Mark Steketee from the Brisbane Heat ahead of the BBL Overseas Player draft on Sunday.
Steketee, who has played 69 BBL matches and taken 88 wickets, is a consistent performer and has been on the fringe of Australian selection.
He will join fellow Queenslander Joe Burns at the Stars and is expected to be a key part of their bowling attack in BBL|13.
“We identified Mark as a target to further strengthen our fast-bowling stocks and we can’t wait to see what he can do at the MCG,” said Melbourne Stars General Manager, Blair Crouch.
“He has been a consistent wicket-taker in the BBL over a number of years now and he’ll bring a lot of valuable experience and cricket IQ to the group.”
Steketee is excited to be joining the Stars and is looking forward to playing at the MCG.
“I’d like to thank the Heat for the last 10 years, but I can’t wait to head to Melbourne this summer and link up with the Stars,” he said.
“I already know a number of the guys in the squad and to be able to play at the MCG in BBL|13 will be a huge thrill.”
The Stars will be looking to improve on their performance in BBL|12 when they finished in fifth place. They will be boosted by the signing of Steketee, who is a proven performer in the BBL.
Melbourne Stars BBL|13 Squad So Far:
Joe Burns, Brody Couch, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Glenn Maxwell, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster
