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Former Australian Test opener Matthew Hayden signs with Brisbane Heat in Big Bash Twenty20 League In 2009 Hayden was retired from international cricket with 103-Test in his career, he played last in the 2010 for Chennai SuperKings in Indian Premier League. Darren Lehmann coach of Brisbane Heat said " the 39-year-old was ready to return and make a splash in this summer's revamped domestic Twenty20 competition. " Lehmann said that Hayden was happy to do to take part in the Big Bash Twenty20 League . One of the most explosive batsmen in international cricket, Hayden played only nine Twenty20 internationals for Australia in his career. His averaged 43.80 with 10 centuries and 36 half centuries in a 161-match ODI career. He will likely form an opening partnership with Brendon McCullum New Zealand international player. The Big Bash Twenty20 League begins in late December.

Daniel Vettori , Former New Zealand captain will play for Brisbane Heat in Australian cricket's Twenty20 Big Bash League. The Heat said today that "Vettori will join fellow mate Black Cap Brendon McCullum as Brisbane's 2 international recruits in the league." The Twenty20 Big Bash League will begins in December and Vettori said he was looking to being more involved with the Heat. Darren Lehmann , The Brisbane coach said " Vettori was an obvious leader & his experience and skill would be vital. " Now the Heat would have two quality spinners, the other is Nathan Hauritz . After the World Cup, Vettori quits the New Zealand captaincy and also announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. He went on to skipper the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL Season 4.