The Melbourne Stars have added Jono Merlo to their 14-player squad for Friday night’s Boxing Day clash with the Sydney Sixers.
Merlo, a batting all-rounder with 17 games of Big Bash experience, replaces seamer Tom Whitney in the squad that is set to take to the SCG.
In what will be their second game of a four-game interstate trip, the Stars will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to BBL|15, following wins against the Hurricanes and Strikers.
The match will get underway at 6:05pm (AEDT), and will be broadcast live on Seven, 7 Plus, Foxtel and Kayo Sports, straight after the conclusion of the opening day of the Boxing Day Test.
Melbourne Stars’ squad vs Sydney Sixers
Marcus Stoinis (c)
Hilton Cartwright
Joe Clarke
Tom Curran
Sam Harper
Liam Hatcher
Campbell Kellaway
Glenn Maxwell
Hamish McKenzie
Jono Merlo
Haris Rauf
Tom Rogers
Peter Siddle
Mitch Swepson
IN: Merlo
OUT: Whitney (selection)