Melbourne Stars have brought the Overton twins together for the first time in their professional careers, signing Craig Overton alongside his brother Jamie ahead of the upcoming Big Bash League season. The move marks the first instance of twins appearing together in the tournament’s history.
Craig Overton Joins Jamie at Melbourne Stars for BBL Debut
Craig Overton will make his Big Bash League debut this season after a strong northern summer with Somerset and Trent Rockets, where he played under Peter Moores, who now serves as Stars’ director of coaching. Jamie Overton, who has represented Adelaide Strikers for the past three seasons, moves across to Stars in this new deal.
The brothers were separated in county cricket back in 2020, when Jamie left Somerset for Surrey, and this signing reunites them on the same team for the first time since that transfer.
Stars have built out their squad aggressively this offseason. The twins join New Zealand batter Finn Allen, who signed with the club in one of the biggest deals of this BBL cycle, and Australia Test off-spinner Todd Murphy also joins the roster.
Stars general manager James Rosengarten called the dual signing a rare story, and noted that fans are likely to respond well to two brothers representing the same franchise. He added that both bowlers bring genuine pace and are capable of clearing the ropes with the bat, which should add depth to the batting order in the closing overs.
What the Overton Twins Bring to the Team
Both Craig and Jamie Overton operate as fast bowlers who can also contribute significant runs lower in the order, which gives Stars flexibility in how they build their batting lineup.
Rosengarten pointed to their combined pace as a key factor in the signing, and said the pairing should trouble opposition batters throughout the summer. He also referenced Peter Siddle’s continued presence in the squad, and suggested that the combination of Siddle’s experience with the Overtons’ pace gives Stars a bowling attack capable of performing well at the MCG.
The twins’ shared skill set, fast bowling paired with power-hitting, mirrors a template that several BBL franchises have chased in recent seasons, where all-rounders who can perform in both disciplines carry extra value across a short tournament format.
Melbourne Stars Squad for the Upcoming BBL Season
The squad blends overseas talent with established domestic players, and the addition of the Overton twins gives the side an unusual storyline heading into the tournament.
Paired signings involving family connections have become more common across BBL franchises in recent seasons, and the Overton deal fits that pattern. For Stars, the twins add both narrative interest and proven bowling depth, and their form over the English summer suggests they arrive in good touch ahead of the Australian season.
Melbourne Stars Squad
Finn Allen, Austin Anlezark, Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Todd Murphy, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Swepson.
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