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England’s T20 star Aneurin Donald lands big deal to join Ben Stokes and Co in Australia… as Zak Crawley commits to stay at Kent just days after losing central contract

One opening batsman whose career trajectory is heading in the opposite direction, however, is Aneurin Donald, of Derbyshire.

By RICHARD GIBSON · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:13 PM

Key Things to Know

Aneurin Donald has signed with the Perth Scorchers for Australia's upcoming Big Bash League.
Zak Crawley has committed to a new 12-month contract with Kent after losing his England central contract.
Donald will feature in the BBL alongside overseas stars Ben Stokes, Jamie Overton, and Chris Jordan.

The Story in 60 Seconds

England batter Aneurin Donald has signed with the Perth Scorchers for the upcoming Big Bash League season in Australia. The 29-year-old Welshman will join fellow English players including Ben Stokes, Jamie Overton, and Chris Jordan in the winter tournament following England's white-ball tour.

Meanwhile, discarded England Test opener Zak Crawley has signed a new 12-month contract with Kent following the loss of his central contract. The new deal means Kent will pay Crawley's wages directly for the first time in six years.

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