Linsey Smith: England spinner joins Melbourne Stars in the Women's Big Bash

Linsey Smith will play in the Big Bash for the first time with Melbourne Stars

England and Northern Diamonds spinner Linsey Smith has joined Melbourne Stars in the Women's Big Bash League Twenty20 competition in Australia.

The 26-year-old was also signed to the Northern Superchargers for this summer's Hundred, and has 13 wickets in nine T20 internationals for England.

It will be the Hillingdon-born slow left-armer's first taste of the Big Bash, which will be held in Tasmania.

"I'm excited to experience everything the Big Bash has to offer," Smith said.

"I've watched the WBBL from the UK and can't wait to pull on the Stars green this year."

Meanwhile, Sydney Thunder have signed Central Sparks and Birmingham Phoenix pace bowler Issy Wong, 19, for their WBBL title defence.

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