The Thunder will have a new captain this year with Chris Green set to take the reins when the new BBL season starts next month.

The popular all-rounder is no stranger to the leadership role and replaces Jason Sangha who was captain last year before his season was interrupted by a serious collarbone injury.

Green has been a mainstay for the Thunder having taken 66 wickets to go with 540 runs, with opposition batters struggling to get him away in the early overs.

“I have a lot of pride and passion in representing Sydney Thunder, I’ve always loved what we stand for, so I’m honoured to be named captain,” Green said.

“We are a loved club, and it feels so special to play for the Thunder Nation. We have the best members and fans in the competition.

“There’s a lot of hope and excitement around the squad we’ve built this year. With a nice mix of familiarity and talented new faces, we feel ready to take it all the way. We have that hunger and that drive having been in the finals in recent years.

“The BBL is my favourite competition, it’s the same for a lot of the guys. I can’t wait to run out in front of our home crowd again this December and show them it’s our time.”

The Thunder opens its season on December 12 against the Heat and is looking to go even deeper after being bundled out by Brisbane in the finals in a rain-affected match where David Warner was on track to pull off a stunning chase.

Green has captained before in the Caribbean Premier League, and his Thunder teammates are excited to play under him this season.

“‘Greeny’ has a lot of experience in T20 cricket, I’m excited to see what he can build as captain,” fast bowler Gurinder Sandhu said.

“He’s been a constant here and even though he’s not from western Sydney you can tell that’s where his heart lies. He’s so passionate about this club and our members and fans.

“I’ve no doubt Greeny will get the best out of the lads. We’re in for a good season, I can’t wait to get going.”

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