Former Australian captain Steve Smith has confirmed he has signed a long-term contract with a team in the Big Bash League.
A two-time BBL champion with the Sydney Sixers, Smith will remain at the club on a three-year contract until the end of the BBL|16 season.
While he has signed with the franchise, he is only expected to be available for the run home period of the tournament - a period where he has excelled in previous seasons.
โIt's fantastic news to have Steve commit to the club for the next three years," Sixers General Manager Rachael Haynes said in a statement.
"He's one of the best players in the world and we know just how excited our members and fans will be to see him in pink in the coming seasons.
โSteve is a proven performer in this format and he's in outstanding white-ball form at the moment, leading Washington Freedom to their first title in Major League Cricket last month.
โSteve is a Sixer through and through and has been part of the club since the very beginning.
"It's a sign of significant commitment on his part to sign on with the club for the next three years and we couldn't be happier to have him on board long-term.โ
