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Marcus Stoinis named Melbourne Stars' new captain
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been named Melbourne Stars' new skipper ahead of the start of upcoming season of Big Bash League. Stoinis' appointment comes after Glenn Maxwell stepped down at the end of last season. Stoinis will look to take the side to greater heights as he takes over from Maxwell just ahead of the new season. Maxwell, on the other hand, relinquished the captaincy in order to focus on his game.
"I had a little bit of a taste of captaining the side in 'Maxi's' absence last year and loved the opportunity, so to be given the role full time is a great honour," Stoinis said.
"The Stars have been such a constant in my life every summer for the last 10 years and I truly believe with the group we have assembled this season both on and off the field we can bring some long overdue success to the club."
Maxwell took up the captaincy reins at the Melbourne Stars in BBL8 and made an instant impact, leading the side to decider in his first two seasons as captain. However, Stars haven't played up to the expectations in the last few seasons.
"I want to acknowledge and thank Glenn Maxwell for all his efforts in leading the side over the past five seasons and he will continue to be a wonderful resource for everyone at the club," said Stars' general manager Blair Crouch.
“Marcus demonstrated his leadership ability last year and has been a senior member of the side for a long time."
“It’s wonderful to have someone who has been at the Stars almost from our inception lead our club in BBL|14.”
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