Big Bash million-dollar man Chris Lynn signs for Hung Hom JD Jaguars in Hong Kong T20 Blitz
The 27-year-old is the first overseas player to be announced for the 2018 tournament, with more big names expected
Australia’s first T20 million-dollar man, Chris Lynn, has signed for the Hung Hom JD Jaguars in February’s Hong Kong T20 Blitz, with more quality names expected to be announced as franchises strengthen their line-ups.
The 27-year-old Queenslander who sparked the hashtag #Lynsannity is one of the world’s leading T20 exponents and last month signed an A$1 million (HK$5.96 million), five-year deal with the Brisbane Heat in Australia’s Big Bash League. He was also the number one pick in the recent Pakistan Super League draft.
He is the first overseas player to be signed up by any of the five franchises for the Mission Road tournament from February 6-11.
“I’m really looking forward to coming to Hong Kong next February, I’ve heard great things about the growth of cricket there and look forward to experiencing something new,” said Lynn, who will join retained players Nizakat Khan and Kinchit Shah and quality draft picks such as Tanveer Ahmed, Adil Mehmood and Kyle Christie in the Jaguars side.
“It’s always exciting to have a new challenge and hopefully I can help the Jaguars lift the trophy. The scores were pretty high last year so it looks like a very entertaining tournament for the fans.”
Jaguars management were unable to reveal the cost of signing such a marquee player, saying they are bound by contract.
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