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Follow UsBig Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Stars have named Marcus Stoinis as their new skipper ahead of the 2024-25 season on December 11. The all-rounder replaces fellow all-rounder Glenn Maxwell as the skipper after the latter resigned from his post at the end of last season.
Despite having such a strong squad in most seasons, the Stars have failed to capture the title, coming ever-so-close twice, in 2018/19 and 2019/20. Having led 65 matches for the franchise, Maxwell stepped down from his role, with Stoinis being tailor-made to replace him.
"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," he added.
Stoinis has been one of the Stars’ key players over the seasons, with 2656 runs, the most for any player in the Green and black jersey. The all-rounder is also in line to make his 100th appearance for the club and needs just two games to reach the milestone.
"I want to acknowledge and thank 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," Stars general manager Blair Crouch said.
"Marcus demonstrated his leadership ability last year and has been a part of our leadership 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," he added.
Stars will open their season against Perth Scorchers away from home on December 15.
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