New Zealand Opener Colin Munro Rejoins Perth Scorchers In Big Bash League

New Zealand opener Colin Munro has rejoined Perth Scorchers for the upcoming 2021/22 edition of the Big Bash League (BBL), said the club on Thursday. Munro finished the 2020/21 season of the BBL as th

Munro, one of the most ferocious openers in white-ball cricket, has played a Test, 57 ODIs and 65 T20Is for New Zealand. He has been out of the ODI side since June 2019 and hasn't featured in T20Is since February 2020. He is not a part of New Zealand's squad for the men's T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman from October 17 to November 14. In his absence from international cricket, Munro has participated in various leagues like the CPL, PSL and the Hundred apart from the BBL.

"We're incredibly pleased that Colin will be part of our Scorchers squad for BBL|11, he brought so much value on and off the field last year and was a great fit with our group. He played some brilliant innings last season and was an extremely important player for us, we can't wait to welcome him back this year," said head coach Adam Voges.

Munro is the first overseas pick by the Scorchers ahead of the upcoming BBL season. They will begin their season against Brisbane Heat on December 8 at Optus Stadium.