Paris is set to play for his third BBL club after stints at Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes. Paris has been a stellar performer at Sheffield Shield level for WA having been a vital member of their attack in back-to-back Shield triumphs which has led to his selection for Australia A in four-day cricket.
In 2021 he moved to Hobart Hurricanes to play more T20 cricket but only managed 12 matches in two seasons. His best performance came in swinging conditions at the Gabba last season when he took 2 for 15 from four overs, including 13 dot balls.
“We identified a need for more left armers who could swing the ball in our team so to secure someone of Joel’s experience is fantastic for the squad,” Stars general manager Blair Crouch said.
“He has been part of a very successful system in Perth for a number of years and knows what success looks like and we hope he can emulate that during his time as part of the Stars.”
If they end up playing, only then will their AUD$50,000 deal and AUD$30,000 match fees count to the cap. If the player’s availability comes through unforeseen circumstances, CA will also allow clubs to bring money out of the following season’s cap to fit them in.
“We have seen the enormous impact that Marnus can have not only on a match, but more importantly on a season and on the entire squad, even if he’s only available for a few games, so we treated his re-signing as a priority,” Heat coach Wade Seccombe said.
“We don’t know yet exactly how many games he’ll be available for given his international commitments, but we know what he’ll bring to the table both on and off the field whenever he puts the Heat jersey on.”