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Dean Down Under: Charlie chasing challenges in WBBL stint

England vice-captain Charlie Dean has never won a match in Australia, but she's planning to change her fortunes in WBBL|12…

By Will Taylor · Cricket Australia

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:40 PM

Key Things to Know

Charlie Dean has joined the Melbourne Stars for her first WBBL stint ahead of WBBL|12.
Dean is seeking her first match victory on Australian soil after going winless in 10 previous appearances.
The 25-year-old England vice-captain was signed to complete Melbourne Stars' overseas roster.

The Story in 60 Seconds

England vice-captain Charlie Dean is set to make her Women's Big Bash League debut after signing with the Melbourne Stars for WBBL|12. The 25-year-old off-spinner aims to reverse her fortunes in Australia, having gone winless across 10 matches on Australian soil during the 2022 and 2025 Ashes tours.

Dean hopes to contribute across multiple phases with both bat and ball while playing alongside Stars captain Meg Lanning. The stint marks the completion of the Stars' overseas roster as the team pursues its first WBBL title.

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Dean Down Under: Charlie chasing challenges in WBBL stint

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