Agar will head to Thunder after eight seasons with Strikers. He performed solely 4 matches final season, having beforehand been an integral a part of their assault. Thunder and Strikers swapped their second spherical picks as a part of the trade. Thunder had been resulting from have a decide between 9 and 12 within the order based mostly off the weighted lottery that has but to happen. Strikers get that decide and Thunder get their second spherical choice between decide 13 and 16. Strikers may have a 40% probability of getting decide 9 through the weighted lottery as a result of Thunder completed eighth final season.
Agar, 27, had been Strikers greatest participant within the 2020-21 season taking 22 wickets at 20.77. He additionally took 18 wickets in 13 video games in 2022-23. However he solely managed to play 4 matches final 12 months as Henry Thornton emerged as a most well-liked tempo bowling choice and Strikers opted to play two legspinners.
Regardless of solely enjoying 4 matches and claiming simply two wickets at an economic system charge of 10.38, Agar continues to be extremely rated by the Australian selectors and was referred to as up as squad cowl for Australia’s remaining T20I towards West Indies in February.
He strikes to Sydney hoping for a recent begin as Thunder look to reconfigure their assault after a season the place they struggled to strike with the ball.
“He is a confirmed performer on this format and one of many Huge Bash’s most likeable guys,” Copeland mentioned. “We need to usher in gamers who will in the end carry out and win video games for the membership, but it surely’s additionally vitally essential for us to draw good individuals who need to be part of what we’re constructing right here.”
Striker interim Basic Supervisor Shaun Williams was understanding of Agar’s resolution to request a transfer.
“We perceive Wes’ need for a recent alternative on the Sydney Thunder and want him all the most effective with the transfer,” Williams mentioned.
“We’re happy we had been capable of enhance our draft place as a part of this commerce forward of the BBL|14 draft later this 12 months.”
