Sydney: Aussie all-rounder Sammy-Jo Johnson on Monday joined Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).
She joins Thunder from the Brisbane Heat where she claimed 53 wickets and scored 417 runs in five seasons.
The 27-year-old's seam bowling and power-hitting were integral to the Heat's successive WBBL titles over the past two seasons.
The move to Thunder also coincides with Johnson making the move to Sydney for the domestic 2020/21 Women's National Cricket League season.
"There are so many talented young players in the squad and I think it's just a matter of guiding them in the right direction and ensuring they know that they can handle any situation that's thrown at them," Johnson said in an official statement.
"Even as a senior player, I've still got plenty to learn and I want to continue to evolve as a person and a player. Trevor has such a wealth of experience and hopefully, I can learn a lot from him," she added.
Till now, Sydney Thunder has nine contracted players with them.
Contracted Sydney Thunder players: Rachael Haynes (C), Sam Bates, Hannah Darlington, Saskia Horley, Shabnim Ismail, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Phoebe Litchfield, Rachel Trenaman, Tahlia Wilson
The WBBL is slated to be played from October 17-November 29.
Sydney Thunder will lock horns with Perth Scorchers in their opening match of the tournament on October 17.
Sydney Thunder WBBL|06 Fixtures
Sat 17 Oct | Vs Perth Scorchers | Perth
Sun 18 Oct | Vs Hobart Hurricanes | Perth
Sat 24 Oct | Vs Adelaide Strikers | Karen Rolton Oval
Sun 25 Oct | Vs Brisbane Heat | Karen Rolton Oval
Wed 18 Oct | Vs Melbourne Renegades | Hurstville Oval
Sat 31 Oct | Vs Perth Scorchers | North Sydney Oval
Sun 1 Nov | Vs Melbourne Stars | North Sydney Oval
Sat 7 Nov | Vs Melbourne Renegades | Blacktown Intl Sportspark
Sun 8 Nov | Vs Sydney Sixers | North Sydney Oval
Tues 10 Nov | Vs Melbourne Stars | Blacktown Intl Sportspark
Sat 14 Nov | Vs Adelaide Strikers | Blacktown Intl Sportspark
Sun 15 Nov | Vs Sydney Sixers | North Sydney Oval
Sat 21 Nov | Vs Hobart Hurricanes | Melbourne
Sun 22 Nov | Vs Brisbane Heat | Melbourne
