With BBL|16 fast approaching, we take a look at the top 10 recruits set to make an impact for their new clubs this summer.

10. Ollie Davies (Sydney Sixers)

The explosive top-order batsman has made the switch across Sydney, joining the Sixers from cross-town rivals Sydney Thunder.

He also enters the upcoming season in outstanding form, fresh off a stunning double century for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield.

Davies will be hoping to continue his red-hot Sheffield Shield form into BBL16.

9. Michael Bracewell (Melbourne Renegades)

Bracewell is an experienced all-rounder from New Zealand and will play his first season in the BBL.

The Kiwi bowls off-breaks and is a left-handed batsman.

In T20Is, he averages 19.72 with the bat and 21 with the ball.

Bracewell will hope to use all of his T20 experience and help push the Renegades up the ladder in their final season.

8. Zak Crawley (Perth Scorchers)

Crawley re-joins the Perth Scorchers after playing there in BBL13.

The attacking opening batsman has played 119 T20's and averages 26.75 with a strike rate of 139.82.

He hasn't been as successful in the BBL, though, as he averages 28.33, but he only has a strike rate of 113.

Crawley will look to get the Scorchers off to a fast start with the bat.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29:England batsman Zak Crawley in batting action during Day Two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

7. Chris Jordan (Sydney Sixers)

Jordan returns to the club that he played for in BBL11 and BBL12 after playing for the Hobart Hurricanes over the last three seasons.

The Englishman can do just about anything on the cricket pitch. He is a terrific death bowler, can hit quick runs down the order, and is one of the best fielders in the world.

He has played 95 T20Is and has taken 108 wickets at an average of 26.36.

Jordan will hope to give the Sixers experience and skill when bowling at the death.

England v South Africa - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 06: Chris Jordan of England fields the ball during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between England and SA at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

6. Jamie Overton (Melbourne Stars)

Overton joins the Stars after spending the last couple of seasons with the Adelaide Strikers, where his brother Craig will also play alongside him.

The tall English all-rounder has been one of the dominant all-rounders of the BBL over the last five seasons.

He averages 30.5 with the bat and has also taken 39 wickets at an average of 20.59.

Overton will look to provide some high quality death bowling as well as hit some valuable runs.

5. Jonny Bairstow (Melbourne Renegades)

Bairstow will join the Renegades for his first season in the BBL.

In his 80 T20Is he has made 1671 runs at an average of 29.83.

The Englishman is a very explosive batsman and will hope to get the Renegades off to a fast start in BBL16.

Jonny Bairstow during day two of the 2nd Test at Newlands Stadium on January 3, 2016, in Cape Town, South Africa.

4. Ben Stokes (Adelaide Strikers)

The former England captain will join the Adelaide Strikers in what is set to be a massive coup for the South Australian side.

Stokes, who is one of the greatest all-rounders to ever play the game, will provide plenty with the bat and ball but also plenty of experience.

In T20I's Stokes averaged 21.66 with the bat and 32 with the ball.

The gun all-rounder will hope to put together a dominant tournament for the Strikers as they push for their second BBL title.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: Ben Stokes of England pulls a delivery to the legside during the ICC Champions Trophy match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 10, 2017 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

3. Finn Allen (Melbourne Stars)

The destructive opening batsman has crossed over to Melbourne from the Perth Scorchers, in a massive signing for the Stars.

Allen is one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket as he takes on any bowler from ball one.

The destructive Kiwi batsman averages 30.81 with a strike rate of 184.33 in the BBL.

Allen will look to be as dominant as last season where he was the competitions leading run scorer.

2. Adam Zampa (Hobart Hurricanes)

Adam Zampa will play for his fifth BBL team as he makes the move to the Hobart Hurricanes for BBL16.

Arguably Australia's greatest white-ball spin bowler behind Shane Warne, Zampa will bring plenty of experience and quality to the Hurricanes bowling attack.

In T20Is, Zampa ahs taken 153 wickets at an average of 20.53.

He will be hoping to help the Hobart Hurricanes win their second title in three years.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Adam Zampa of the Stars during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars at Blundstone Arena, on January 09, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)
HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Adam Zampa of the Stars during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars at Blundstone Arena, on January 09, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

1. Shai Hope (Hobart Hurricanes)

Arguably one of the best players in T20 cricket at the moment, Shai Hope has signed with the Hobart Hurricanes after opting not to play in the BBL last season.

He is currently the number nine ranked T20I batsman in the world.

Hope arrives in outstanding form, having scored four centuries against India in his last six innings across T20 and ODI cricket.

He will slot into the Hurricanes top order alongside the likes of Mitch Owen, Ben McDermott and Tim David as Hobart will look to punish any bowling attack they face.

With Matthew Wade retiring, he will also be taking the gloves.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: West Indies batsman Shai Hope (r) celebrates his century with Jermaine Blackwood during day five of the 2nd Investec Test Match between England and West Indies at Headingley on August 29, 2017 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: West Indies batsman Shai Hope (r) celebrates his century with Jermaine Blackwood during day five of the 2nd Investec Test Match between England and West Indies at Headingley on August 29, 2017 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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