Lumb to head Down Under

England Twenty20 star Michael Lumb will play for the Sydney Sixers in Australia's Big Bash League in January.

Opener to play for Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League

England Twenty20 star Michael Lumb will play for the Sydney Sixers in Australia's Big Bash League in January. The Sixers have confirmed the Hampshire opener as their first overseas signing for the newly-formatted competition. Lumb, part of England's victorious World Twenty20 squad last year, played for Queensland in the state-based tournament last season, but will make the move south after completing his new deal on the final day of the signing window on Friday. "I really enjoyed my experience in Australia last season, and it will be a pleasure to run out at the SCG as part of a really strong side," Lumb said. "It is a superb ground and I can't wait to get the chance to play there with the Sixers". Lumb joins the likes of Australia internationals Shane Watson, Brett Lee and Steve Smith in the Sixers' squad.