Haris Rauf returns to Melbourne Stars

Rauf enjoyed a superb debut campaign in green in BBL9, claiming 20 wickets in 10 matches, before making three appearances last season

Melbourne Stars have added to their overseas roster for BBL11 with the signing of Haris Rauf.

The Pakistani seamer returns to the club for a third Big Bash campaign and adds much-needed firepower to the Stars' fast bowling ranks.

Rauf enjoyed a superb debut campaign in green in BBL9, claiming 20 wickets in 10 matches, before making three appearances last season.

He is not due to join the Stars until after Christmas, with his first outing scheduled to be the clash with Brisbane Heat on December 27, but his imminent arrival is good news for a side which was in need of a boost following a BBL record defeat at the hands of Sydney Sixers on the tournament's opening night.

^{Haris Rauf is going back to Melbourne Stars (Mike Owen/Getty Images)}

Three of the Stars' attack - Sam Elliott, Syed Faridoun and Brody Couch - made their first appearances in the competition as they were beaten by 152 runs at the SCG.

Sydney Thunder are next up for the stars, at the MCG on Friday.

Head coach David Hussey said of Rauf's return: "We can’t wait to see Haris Rauf back at the Stars.

"His addition brings experience, energy and quality to our fast-bowling stocks. I’m sure the Stars fans will enjoy seeing him represent Team Green again in BBL11."

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