Scorchers Sign Zak Crawley as Top‑Order Replacement

The one-year deal gives Perth a ready-made opener who is expected to be available for the full BBL|16 campaign including the finals.

Overview

Perth have confirmed a one-year signing of England opener Zak Crawley to fill the top-order vacancy left by Finn Allen.
The move ensures Crawley will be available for the entire 2026–27 Big Bash season, including any finals appearances.
Finn Allen moved to the Melbourne Stars on a multi-year, high-value contract after leading the BBL|15 with 466 runs and helping Perth win a sixth title.
Crawley brings prior Big Bash experience with Hobart and a previous Perth stint plus recent domestic T20 form and no current T20 international commitments.
Coach Adam Voges endorsed the signing as key to preserving the Scorchers’ batting platform and the transfer highlights growing market value for explosive openers in the BBL.