BBL: Melbourne Stars make important signing ahead of the 2025-26 season
The Melbourne Starsâ stable off-season is growing stronger with an important player penning an extension.
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The “proven wicket-taker” is back.
Experienced seamer Mark Steketee has penned a one-season extension with the Melbourne Stars ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Steketee has captured 104 Big Bash wickets at an average of 23 across his 78 appearances with the Stars and Brisbane Heat.
Stars high performance manager, and ex-Australian quick, Clint McKay said Steketee was an important piece of the Stars’ fast-bowling stocks.
“Full credit to Mark, he worked his way into the tournament and then capitalised on his opportunity in the attack,” McKay said.
“He is a proven wicket-taker in the BBL and a fierce competitor and hopefully he can take the momentum and belief from last season into this year.
“We’re really pleased with our fast-bowling stocks with Mark complementing Peter Siddle, Tom Curran, Scott Boland and Liam Hatcher.”
Steketee said the Stars set the benchmark for the upcoming season with their red-hot run to the finals last campaign.
“I’ve loved my last couple of years at the Stars and the MCG is an amazing place to play when you’re on a roll like the team was last year,” Steketee said.
“Hopefully, the boys can keep that momentum going and get back to the finals again in BBL|15.”
Steketee’s signing follows the two-year extension given to coach Peter Moores earlier this off-season.
Originally published as BBL: Melbourne Stars make important signing ahead of the 2025-26 season