England paceman picked up to replace compatriot Rashid for Adelaide club
Jordan completes Strikers BBL|06 squad
England quick Chris Jordan has signed on to join Adelaide Strikers as a replacement international player in BBL|06.
Jordan will serve as a replacement for leg-spinner Adil Rashid who has been selected in England's Test touring squad of India throughout December.
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The fast bowler, who is also handy with the bat and renowned for his superb hands in the field, will be available for selection for the first two Strikers games pending Rashid’s selection in the England ODI leg of the India tour.
The 28-year-old has represented England at both T20 and ODI level, most notably taking three wickets and scoring 26 (including four sixes) in his side's victory over the West Indies in 2014.
Jordan also has T20 experience in the Indian Premier League with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, playing nine matches and picking up 11 wickets at an average of 23.45 in 2016.
Adelaide Strikers Head Coach Jason Gillespie said he was delighted to have secured the services of Jordan, describing his well-rounded game as highly-suited to T20 cricket.
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"Chris is an allrounder who has represented England with distinction and we are delighted to have secured his services," Gillespie said.
"He bowls very good pace, is renowned for taking early wickets and he is also known for his death bowling; and he's also one of the best fielders in the world.
"He's a quality cricketer who has all three strings to his bow, and we're extremely excited to be welcoming him here to the Adelaide Strikers."
Adelaide Strikers BBL|06 squad: Wes Agar, Alex Carey, Jonathon Dean, Ben Dunk, Travis Head, Brad Hodge (c), Jon Holland, Chris Jordan (OS), Ben Laughlin, Jake Lehmann, Tim Ludeman, Michael Neser, Kieron Pollard (OS), Kane Richardson, Craig Simmons, Kelvin Smith, Billy Stanlake, Jake Weatherald