Perth Scorchers have signed English leg-spinner Calvin Harrison for BBL 2027. He joins as one of their overseas players for the season that starts on 12 December.
This is a smart pick, not a big-name pick. Perth usually win with fast bowlers and big hitters. Harrison gives them something different: a leg-spinner who takes wickets in the middle overs.
Perth already have Ashton Agar and Cooper Connolly. Both are left-arm spinners. Harrison bowls leg-spin, so the ball turns the other way. Batsmen can’t settle against two types of spin in the same team.
Why Harrison earned this deal
He was key to Northamptonshire’s T20 Blast title win in 2026. His numbers:
| Tournament (2026) | Wickets | Average | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Blast (Northants) | 22 | 15.27 | 5-9 vs Essex |
| The Hundred (Trent Rockets) | 10 | 19.70 | 2-30 in the final |
His coach at Trent Rockets was Adam Voges — now the Scorchers head coach. So Voges already knows what Harrison can do under pressure.
Australia is not new to him either. He played four months of club cricket in Melbourne (Camberwell Magpies) in the 2024-25 season. And he can bat a bit too, with three first-class hundreds to his name.
See the Perth Scorchers squad 2027 and the full BBL 2027 schedule. Start from our BBL 2027 homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team signed Calvin Harrison?
Perth Scorchers, for the 2026-27 Big Bash season (BBL|16). He becomes one of their confirmed overseas signings alongside Zak Crawley.
Why did Perth sign a leg-spinner?
Their other spinners, Ashton Agar and Cooper Connolly, bowl left-arm. A leg-spinner turns the ball the opposite way, which gives the team more variety and makes life harder for batting sides.
When does BBL 2027 start?
The season starts on 12 December 2026 with the opener in Chennai. The full BBL 2027 schedule is on this site.
Last verified: 7 October 2026