Dwayne Smith to play for Perth Scorchers

PERTH, Australia, CMC- Prolific West Indian batsman Dwayne Smith has signed as the Perth Scorchers’ second international player for new Big Bash League season.

Smith, 30, is an accomplished short game specialist having represented Sussex, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians and his country at T20 level.

The Barbadian all-rounder will join the Scorchers following incredible batting performances in the 2013 Champions League where he was named player of the series and helped Mumbai claim the title with 223 runs at an average of 55.75 and a stunning strike rate of 142.94. “We witnessed firsthand how destructive he can be as a top-order, opening batsman,” said Perth coach Justin Langer. “Dwayne is a fantastic batsman, he’s a brilliant fieldsman and he can bowl some overs, so he’s a great addition to the Scorchers”.

Smith joins South African Alfonso Thomas as Perth’s two international players.