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Andrew Tye Retires From BBL After Signing Two-Year Yorkshire Deal, Farewell Set Against Scorchers

Tye cites his new local-player status in England as the reason for ending his Big Bash career.

Overview

  • The 39-year-old fast bowler will play his final BBL match for the Melbourne Renegades against former club Perth Scorchers.
  • Yorkshire confirmed the two-year Vitality Blast contract on January 14, adding a proven death-bowling specialist to their ranks.
  • Yorkshire GM Gavin Hamilton said Tye’s variations and experience will guide a young squad and strengthen their Blast push.
  • Tye departs the competition with 162 wickets, the second-most in BBL history, after becoming the first Scorchers bowler to reach 100 in 2021–22.
  • His T20 record includes 47 T20I wickets for Australia and 86 in previous Vitality Blast seasons, built on a renowned knuckleball at the death.