Matthews returns to Renegades; Dunkley back with Stars for WBBL|12

Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday that Meg Lanning has returned to the Melbourne Renegades while Sophia Dunkley rejoins the Melbourne Stars ahead of Weber WBBL|12. The contract embargo has now lifted and all eight teams have completed their squad updates for the upcoming season.

The Renegades also added Annabel Sutherland, while the Stars retained their core group including Dunkley and captain Lanning. Perth Scorchers kept their overseas players intact, and Sydney Sixers secured the services of Chamari Athapaththu for another season.

Full squad lists are now available on the Cricket Australia website. The WBBL|12 season is scheduled to begin in late October.