West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will return to the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Stars after swapping from the cross-town rival Renegades.
Bravo was unveiled as the Stars' second international player for the duration of this summer's tournament on Thursday, after the Renegades had already confirmed his departure earlier this year.
Bravo will link with his Indian Premier League coach Stephen Fleming as the Stars look to start again following a clean out after finishing last in 2017-18.
"I've worked with Dwayne for a number of years in the IPL and have always thought he'd be a great addition to the Stars dressing room," Fleming said.
"He's obviously got his flamboyant side, which is great entertainment for the crowd and can really lift the energy on-field, but it's his attacking style with both the bat and ball that can turn a game.
"We have a lot of brilliant young players coming through at the Stars and balancing that we're bringing in one of the most experienced T20 players in the world."
Bravo was the equal-leading wicket-taker in last year's BBL summer with 18, while his 447 scalps in 410 T20 matches is the most worldwide.
"I've worked with Stephen Fleming before, he's a great coach and I'm sure we can do great things together at the Stars," Bravo said.
"The MCG is where it all started for me in Australia and I can't wait to call it home over summer."
Leg-spinners Matt Parkinson and Sandeep Lamichhane will share the team's other international spot.
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