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BBL 2026-27: Finn Allen Signs with Melbourne Stars
The New Zealand opener reportedly agreed to a three-year AU$600,000 deal after a rule change removed Perth's retention option.
- New Zealand opener Finn Allen has signed with the Melbourne Stars in a deal potentially marking the largest contract in Big Bash League history.
- The BBL scrapped its overseas draft, removing Perth Scorchers' retention rights, while increased salary-cap room across the competition triggered a bidding war for the explosive batter.
- Previously playing for the San Francisco Unicorns under current Stars coach Cameron White, Allen signed a three-year contract worth AU$600,000 for the first year.
- This AU$600,000 salary exceeds current deals held by Stars captain Marcus Stoinis and allrounder Glenn Maxwell, sparking debate over the league's new contracting structure.
- "I think all cricketers love playing at the MCG, so to be able to call that my home ground now is really exciting," Allen said.
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Finn Allen switches from Perth Scorchers to Melbourne Stars in record-breaking deal
Finn Allen has joined Melbourne Stars from Perth Scorchers on a reported AU$600,000 deal, potentially the biggest in BBL history. The New Zealand opener starred in the Scorchers’ title run last season and has since impressed in international and IPL cricket.
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New Zealand pacer Finn Allen has joined the Melbourne Stars in the BBL for a record ₹4 crore (AUD600,000), the biggest deal in the history of the Big Bash League. The addition has given the Stars a boost in their batting. However, the huge salaries being paid to foreign players has angered Australia's domestic players.
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