Thursday 3 November 2016 10:57, UK
Eoin Morgan will play for Sydney Thunder in Australia’s Big Bash before joining his England team-mates for the one-day series against India.
The England ODI captain has played eight games and scored 159 runs over two previous stints with the reigning Big Bash champions, and will now return for a third time to play five games for Sydney under director of cricket Michael Hussey.
Morgan, who ruled himself out of England's tour of Bangladesh over safety concerns, will then join up with England ahead of the ODI and T20 tour of India, which begins on January 15, following the Test series.
"I'm delighted to be back at Sydney Thunder, particularly after the success they had last year, it's great to be back and wearing the green shirt." said Morgan.
"Watching from afar the progress of the side last year was awesome and I was delighted for everybody at the club.
"It's gotten bigger every year and the product now puts it right up there with the IPL in India.
"It's a fantastic tournament to play in, it attracts the wider public and not just a cricket following and more importantly it attracts families to it.
"Cricket Australia have done a great job growing the game through the vehicle that is the Big Bash."
Former Thunder and Australia batsman Hussey, who announced his retirement from cricket following the end of BBL05, believes Morgan is the ideal batsman to fill his shoes for the new season.
"Eoin is one of the most respected players in world cricket," said Hussey.
"He is a very destructive batsman capable of incredible T20 performances who has a wealth of experience playing at the very highest level.
"As an international captain, Eoin also brings key leadership qualities that will assist Shane and the the team."
