Chris Jordan jets into Sydney Sixers squad as substitute for Carlos Brathwaite

Jordan set to play for his fourth BBL membership after Brathwaite is dominated out of the match because of shoulder surgical operation

Brathwaite has gone through surgical operation and is unavailable for all of the BBL. Jordan has been signed at quick understand to reinforce Sixers’ squad along fellow England internationals James Vince and Tom Curran.

Jordan has up to now performed for 3 other BBL golf equipment in 3 other seasons, beginning at Adelaide Strikers in 2016-17 prior to a brief stint with Sydney Thunder in 2018-19. He performed virtually a complete season with Perth Scorchers in 2019-20 prior to having to go away the match overdue because of world responsibility.

Jordan comes off a T20 Global Cup the place he was once arguably England’s highest seamer claiming six wickets at an economic system fee of 6.84. Cricket NSW Head of Male Cricket Michael Klinger, who oversees Sixers’ listing control, stated Jordan was once a treasured addition.

“It is disappointing for Carlos and the gang that he has succumbed to harm however Chris is a world-class T20 cricketer and can give you the Sixers with incredible versatility and top of the range talents in all 3 sides of the sport,” Klinger stated.

“His demise bowling and changeups, in addition to being one of the most global’s highest fielders, will likely be an enormous asset for the Sixers early within the BBL.

“He’s skilled in taking part in within the BBL and has been up to now a hit on this match.

“I do know Greg Shipperd (Sixers trainer) and the remainder of the training workforce are very excited to have Chris on board.”

Sixers will open their new marketing campaign on Sunday, December 5 towards Melbourne Stars on the SCG.

Sydney Sixers squad: Moises Henriques (c), Sean Abbott, Jackson Chook, Daniel Christian, Tom Curran (Eng), Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Chris Jordan (Eng), Hayden Kerr, Nathan Lyon, Ben Manenti, Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, James Vince (Eng)