The Big Bash League has been one of the most popular and sought after leagues in World Cricket currently. Popularly known as BBL, the Big Bash League offers a colourful and exciting brand of cricket showcasing the domestic and overseas talent in Australia.
A lot of Australian former and current players have plyed their trades in BBL and have been fairly successful as a franchise T20 Player. But today, we will be talking about the most expensive T20 player in BBL History and he is none other than D'Arcy Short.
D' Arcy Short has been a hot property in Big Bash League over the years now. The 31 year left handed batsman is the fourth highest run getter in the Big Bash League currently. Short has scored 4022 runs in 126 matches in BBL at a healthy average of 35.28. D’Arcy Short strikes at 131.87 and has 2 100s and 30 50 plus scores in the league with a highest score of 122. The swashbuckling opener has also been a succesful left arm slow bowler too and has 53 wickets in his name that includes a fifer.
An explosive opener for Hobart Hurricanes over the years, his USP to charge from ball one has made him one of the most destructive batsmen in Big Bash League. Short's ability to change the game within the first six overs of the game has earned him accolades from all quarters in Australian cricket. His opening partnership with fellow countryman, Mathew Wade has made them one of the most destructive opening pairs in BBL.
D'Arcy Short is currently the highest paid Australian cricket with a whopping price of $258,900/- that amounts to roughly 2.5 crores in INR. This makes him the sole entrant in the $250,000 bracket in the salary cap of BBL. However, unlike his BBL exploits, Short has not been able to replicate his performances while playing in Australian colors or in other franchise leagues across the world. However, he still remains one of the hottest properties in Big Bash League.