Chloe Tryon relishing Rachael Haynes link up after joining Sydney Thunder

The South African, previously at Hobart Hurricanes, joins ahead of the eighth edition of the WBBL starting on October 13

Sydney Thunder have added Chloe Tryon to their squad ahead of the women's Big Bash League.

The South African allrounder, who spent two seasons with Hobart Hurricanes, returns to the WBBL ahead of the eighth edition starting on October 13.

Thunder kick off their campaign against Tryon's former club on October 14 at Blacktown International Sportspark Oval.

Key to the move was the 28-year-old's desire to play with Rachael Haynes, who takes her leave from professional cricket after the competition.

Chloe Tryon - WBBL stats

Batting

Innings: 24; Runs: 412, Highest score: 46*; Average: 24.23; Strike rate: 141.58

Bowling

Overs: 124.4; Maidens: 0; Wickets: 3; Best figures: 1 for 13; Economy rate: 7.31

"Rachael is a genuine legend of cricket," said Tryon.

"She has done so much for women's cricket, and I'm very excited to be playing alongside her. I'm hoping we can win the title for her."

Tryon joins a batting line-up that includes Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia Wilson and Sammy-Jo Johnson. Thunder, two-time winners, have one remaining overseas berth and a local spot to fill before their campaign begins.

^{Haynes takes her leave from professional cricket after the WBBL (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)}

"I'm feeling good about my game," Tryon added. "When I go out to bat, I'll want to hit 'bombs,' but in saying that I'll always want to do what's good for the team.

"I plan to bring a lot of energy," she added. "The more time I have out in the middle the more chance I have to take games away.

"I'll trust my preparation and give myself every opportunity to take away the game from our opposition.

"I'll just adjust to the conditions as quickly as I can, and I'll let everything take care of itself."

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