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Thunder snare young gun Hoekstra in savvy BBL move

Victoria paceman secures first Big Bash deal with Sydney Thunder…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:00 PM
Thunder snare young gun Hoekstra in savvy BBL move
Key Things to Know
  • Sydney Thunder signed 20-year-old fast bowler Harry Hoekstra to his first BBL contract for BBL|16.
  • Hoekstra joins a bowling attack featuring Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, and Daniel Sams under head coach Andrew Flintoff.
  • The Victorian left-armer boasts early domestic success, including a five-wicket haul in the One-Day Cup and six wickets against South Australia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sydney Thunder head coach Andrew Flintoff has secured 20-year-old Victorian fast bowler Harry Hoekstra on his first Big Bash League contract for BBL|16. The left-arm pacer has earned state caps for Victoria in the One-Day Cup and Sheffield Shield this spring and joins a pace group that includes Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, and Daniel Sams.

Hoekstra has had a strong start to the domestic season, taking 5-42 against New South Wales and 6-103 against South Australia. His signing leaves Sydney Thunder with 15 of 18 roster spots filled ahead of their season opener against Adelaide Strikers on December 16.

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