Liam Plunkett will play in the Big Bash League for the Melbourne Stars

England international Liam Plunkett will play in the Big Bash League for the first time this season after signing for the Melbourne Stars following Matt Parkinson’s withdrawal due to injury.

Liam Plunkett will play for the Melbourne Stars this season. Picture: AAP Images

England international Liam Plunkett will play in the Big Bash League for the first time this season after signing for the Melbourne Stars following Matt Parkinson’s withdrawal due to injury.

Lancashire spinner Parkinson will be unable to take part in the tournament due to a stress fracture to his back.

Parkinson’s absence has allowed the Stars to bring in Plunkett, who has played 13 Tests, 74 one-day internationals and 20 Twenty20s for England, as an international replacement.

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List manager Trent Woodhill told the Stars’ official website: “It’s obviously disappointing for Matt that he won’t be able to partake in what would have been his first Big Bash season.

“We’d like to wish Matt a very speedy recovery.

Liam Plunkett will play for the Melbourne Stars. Picture: Getty Images

“However, this circumstance provides us with an opportunity and in Plunkett we have an experienced and successful white-ball bowler who has excelled for England and Yorkshire.

“We’re excited about the role he will play for us.”

Originally published as Liam Plunkett will play in the Big Bash League for the Melbourne Stars