Despite recording the second-most runs in BBL|11, middle-order batsman Jonathan Wells has been cut by the Adelaide Strikers as they begin their planning for the next edition of the domestic T20 competition.
Wells has been a mainstay in the BBL across 111 matches in the league, currently placed fourth on the all-time runs tally with only Chris Lynn, Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell having recorded more runs.
A stunning BBL|09 series saw the Tasmanian record 478 runs at an average of 68.29, a league-high across the competition that saw him in contention for international selection with Australia.
Wells added another 501 runs to his career tally in the most recent instalment of the BBL, scoring four half-centuries as he showcased his world-class ability to play square of the wicket.
While Wells is among the top bracket of dependable players in the nation, his future remains up in the air following the Strikers' list call to part ways with the 33-year-old.
Now looking to join a third BBL franchise, we name the potential landing spots for Jonathan Wells prior to BBL|12.
3. Melbourne Stars
The Stars are heavily reliant on their key figures, namely star duo Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, who are often placed toward the top of the batting queue.
The Aussie pair aside, the Stars don't have reliable options to follow given there are no guarantees with their international imports.
Should Maxwell and Stoinis depart an innings prematurely, or once Australian white-ball selection comes calling, the Stars' batting squad is quickly exposed.
Add in the likely fatigue the pair will face following a T20 World Cup that precedes BBL|12, and the suggestion the Stars should be looking at strong domestic additions is amplified.
Wells fits that mould, with his chances of an Australian call-up likely at an end. He would give the Stars a season-long option to stabilise their order, whether it be at the top or through the middle order.
