Hurricanes add South African big-hitter David Miller to top order

The Big Bash is set for more fireworks from international visitors with the Hobart Hurricanes adding white ball wizard David Miller to their squad for the upcoming season.

South African David Miller has signed on with Hobart. Picture: William West

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One of the world’s most powerful hitters has signed with the Hobart Hurricanes to further enhance the Big Bash’s surge of star power this season.

White ball wizard David Miller is the latest South African international after AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn to sign with the BBL this summer.

The 30-year-old, who has a stunning international strike-rate of 140, will make for a formidable left-hand squadron at the top of the order with established Hurricanes openers Matthew Wade and D’Arcy Short.

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South African David Miller has signed on with Hobart. Picture: William West

Miller, who is known for the phrase, “if it’s in the arc, it’s out the park”, is a widely experienced Twenty20 journeyman who has played for teams in Canada, Jamaica, India and England.

It’s understood Miller attempted to sign to play in the Big Bash earlier in his career but was blocked by Cricket South Africa.

The veteran of 126 one-day internationals and 72 T20s for his country will certainly feel comfortable returning to the surrounds of Bellerive Oval after slaughtering a stunning match-winning 139 there against Australia last year.

Miller is one of the best strikers in the world. Picture: Dean Lewins

The world’s most sought-after Twenty20 batsman Andre Russell is also expected to sign with the Melbourne Renegades as revealed by The Daily Telegraph last month.

Broadcasters Channel 7 and Fox Cricket had been concerned by the lack of star power in the competition last year, but now have a big name to feature at just about every franchise.

If the Sydney Sixers make it to the finals, the broadcasters will have a field day selling Steve Smith.