Chris Lynn joins Adelaide Strikers

Lynn, who previously represented Brisbane Heat, is the all-time leading run-scorer in the Big Bash, scoring 3,005 runs at a strike rate of 148.83

Adelaide Strikers have boosted their chances of picking up a second Big Bash title after signing Chris Lynn for the 2022/23 season.

Lynn is the all-time leading run-scorer in the competition, scoring 3,005 runs at a strike rate of 148.83 in 102 appearances for Brisbane Heat – he is the only player to amass 3,000 BBL runs to date.

The top-order batter and BBL02 winner will be available for 11 of the Strikers' 14 regular season matches.

Last season, Lynn scored a disappointing 215 runs at 17.91 in 12 outings for the Heat but he did score 350-plus runs in each of the preceding three seasons.

^{Chris Lynn was back to his big-hitting best during his time at Northamptonshire [David Rogers/Getty Images]}

Beyond the Big Bash, he has enjoyed stints in the IPL, CPL, PSL, The Hundred, and T20 Blast, smashing 516 runs (two centuries, four half-centuries) for Northants Steelbacks in the latter competition in 2022, and has picked up 22 white-ball caps for Australia.

"I'll be doing my best; I'll be coming down to Adelaide fit and strong and ready to score a heap of runs and even more importantly, put on a show for the fans, who are the backbone of the Adelaide Strikers," Lynn said.

"It always such a great atmosphere walking into Adelaide Oval, and not only that but walking over the bridge on game day, the atmosphere in the city is great. I know the fans will be out in force this summer."

Head coach, Jason Gillespie, added: "We all know the qualities that Chris Lynn brings to the table. He is a proven match-winner, an experienced leader and a great character to have around the group.

"His record speaks for itself. We’re thrilled to have him and know he can play an important role for us this summer."

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