The Sydney Sixers have signed veteran fast bowler Sarah Coyte on a one-year deal for Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12. The former Australian international returns after being part of the Sixers’ title-winning WBBL 03 squad. Coyte has made 138 WBBL appearances, scored 2859 runs and taken 122 wickets across her Big Bash career. She later represented the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades before making her return again to the Sixers.
Born in Camden, New South Wales, Coyte made her Australia debut in 2010 and went on to establish herself as one of the country’s leading white-ball bowlers. The 35-year-old right-armer has earnt 81 international caps for Australia and claimed 100 wickets across all three formats. A dual ICC Women’s T20 World Cup winner, she represented Australia in four Tests, 30 ODIs and 47 T20 Internationals.
Coyte has enjoyed success at domestic level, winning ten WNCL titles. She was a member of the Sydney Sixers’ title-winning WBBL 03 squad before later representing the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades. She will now return alongside several NSW Breakers teammates under incumbent Head Coach Peter Clarke, who also is Breakers Head Coach. Her previous experience with the Sixers gives her a familiar setting for the new campaign ahead.
Sydney Sixers General Manager Rachael Haynes welcomed Coyte to the squad and highlighted the experience she will bring. “Sarah is someone who brings a wealth of experience to our group and has consistently performed at the highest level throughout her career,” Haynes said. She also pointed to Coyte’s connection with the NSW Breakers program and the respect she has earned from players there. “Many of our players know Sarah well through the NSW Breakers program and speak incredibly highly of her as both a teammate and person.”
Haynes also praised Coyte’s qualities as a bowler and competitor, while highlighting her experience away from the field. “She is a proven wicket-taker, a fierce competitor and someone whose experience will be invaluable to our squad both on and off the field. I can’t wait to see her in Magenta.” Coyte was pleased with the opportunity and said she was grateful to return. “I’m so grateful and excited to return to the Sydney Sixers,” Coyte said.
Coyte said she has long admired the Sydney Sixers and enjoyed her previous time with the club. She is looking forward to wearing Magenta again and hopes to help the team bring another title to its fans. “I have long admired the Sydney Sixers as a club and a team environment and really enjoyed my time with the club in WBBL 03. I can’t wait to run out in Magenta again and hopefully help bring a title back to our fans and to North Sydney Oval.” Her return brings her back to the club where she previously won WBBL 03.
Sydney Sixers’ WBBL 12 squad so far:
Maitlan Brown, Caoimhe Bray, Erin Burns, Alice Capsey (o/s), Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Sophia Dunkley (o/s), Ashleigh Gardner, Elsa Hunter, Amelia Kerr (o/s), Ellyse Perry, Courtney Sippel
Coyte returns to the Sydney Sixers with a record across international and domestic cricket. She has 81 international caps, 100 wickets across all three formats and ten WNCL titles during her career, while her Big Bash career includes 138 WBBL appearances, 2859 runs and 122 wickets. After her previous success with the Sixers in WBBL 03, she will now wear the Magenta colours back again for Weber WBBL 12.
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