Melbourne Stars have signed Craig and Jamie Overton for BBL|16 on one-year deals, bringing the twin brothers together for the first time since Jamie left Somerset for Surrey in 2020. The pair will make history as the first set of twins to appear in the Big Bash League.
Craig arrives at the Stars having never previously played in the BBL, while Jamie joins from Adelaide Strikers, where he spent the last three seasons. Stars director of coaching Peter Moores was central to recruiting both players, having worked with Craig during the 2026 northern summer.
"It's a unique story having twin brothers sign together, and one that we hope our fans are going to love. But more importantly, they both bring a really valuable set of skills to the club," said Melbourne Stars general manager James Rosengarten.
Craig Overton comes to the Stars with a strong international and domestic record. He has played seven ODIs and eight Test matches for England, and his Test debut came at Adelaide Oval in 2017, giving him first-hand experience of Australian conditions ahead of his BBL campaign.
The 2026 northern summer was particularly productive for Craig. He helped Trent Rockets reach the Hundred final, clai...