Brisbane, Sept. 22 -- : Brisbane Heat wicket-keeper Jimmy Peirson will officially become the club's latest on-field leader with the announcement on Wednesday that he will take on the captaincy full-time for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL).
The 28-year-old takes over the reins from the club's most capped captain, Chris Lynn, who stood from the role earlier this year after leading the Heat on 48 occasions.
Peirson made an eye-catching foray into the leadership stakes last season when Lynn was injured, with the club winning three of its five games under the gloveman's leadership.
Brisbane's two losses in that time were by margins of just one run and two runs, with Peirson contributing a string of vital innings across the season as the He...