Proteas batter Lizelle Lee joins Hobart Hurricanes in WBBL 

Lizelle Lee, one of the top players in the Women's Big Bash League. She currently holds the record of scoring 1361 runs at the strike rate of 124.86 in 53 matches with two centuries. The stellar batter announced her retirement after her rift with Cricket South Africa (CSA). 

She claimed CSA threatened to deny a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for her participation in the hundred. But expressed her interest in continuing to play for franchise tournaments. 

Mignon du Preez's hand in the move

"My good friend and South African teammate, Mignon du Preez, said she really enjoyed her time in the Hurricanes environment last season,"  "So that, on top of the great conversations I've had with Sall and the team, I can't wait to get stuck in and see what it's like for myself this year."

"Some people might know that I was originally meant to join the Hurricanes last year, but due to a combination of my family circumstances, international commitments and bubble fatigue, for the sake our my own and my family's well-being, I just couldn't make it work."

What does the move mean for Hurricanes?

Already cemented as a celebrated name in the WBBL, Lee is known for her whirlwind hundreds and big sixes. With the international experienced hard-hitter joining the team, Hurricanes have a huge asset in hand.