Vettori signs three-year deal with Brisbane Heat

Former Captain of NZ Daniel Vettori has signed Brisbane Heat and become the first international signing for this season in Big Bash League. He agreed on a three-year deal.

Vettori said, "I had a really good time last season, They were a great bunch of blokes led by a top coach in Darren Lehmann and his support staff, which made for a very enjoyable environment to play cricket in. It was a pretty easy decision to make to come back. It's another chance to play in front of the fans at the Gabba which is a great ground."

The head coach of Brisbane Heat, Darren Lehmann said, "Vettori was an important member of the squad last season, when the Heat finished fifth and narrowly missed a place in the semi-finals."

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Nathan Bracken sues Cricket Australia

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