Brisbane Heat have their first overseas signing for BBL|16: England all-rounder Tom Curran, on a one-year deal. The Gabba will be his third BBL home after the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars.
Curran knows this league. 52 BBL games, 72 wickets at 20.61, and 16 wickets in 10 games for the Stars last summer. Add 290 T20s worldwide and you get a player who needs no settling-in time.
The Delhi connection
Here’s why this signing makes sense. Heat coach James Hopes coached Curran at Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He didn’t just want a bowler — he wanted Curran’s character. Hopes says Curran lifts everyone around him with his energy, and rates his batting alongside Michael Neser’s: a finisher who can manage an innings or tee off.
Curran is also in form right now — 10 wickets in 4 games for Edinburgh in the new Euro League.
What it means for the Heat
The Heat needed an experienced overseas all-rounder, and they got one who already knows Australian grounds. With Neser, Spencer Johnson and now Curran, their seam options look deep.
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FAQs
How many BBL clubs has Tom Curran played for?
Three — Sydney Sixers, Melbourne Stars, and now Brisbane Heat.
What is Tom Curran’s BBL record?
72 wickets in 52 games at an average of 20.61, plus handy lower-order runs.
Why did Brisbane Heat sign him?
Coach James Hopes knows him from Delhi Capitals and values his all-round game, experience and influence in the dressing room.
Last verified: 8 October 2026