Marcus Stoinis released for BBL semi-final

Melbourne Stars have receieved a boost ahead of their BBL semi-final against Perth, with Marcus Stoinis returning from international duty.

Cricket Australia will release all-rounder Marcus Stoinis from the ODI squad in time for the Melbourne Stars' BBL semi-final on Tuesday.

Stoinis was added to the Australian squad as an injury replacement for Mitchell Marsh ahead of the third one-day earlier this month.

However the 27-year-old will now be made available for the Stars' clash against Perth Scorchers.

He will re-join the Australian team for the final one-dayer in Adelaide on Thursday.