Melbourne, Jan. 27 -- Australia's star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has re-signed his Big Bash League (BBL) contract with the Melbourne Stars for another two seasons.

Since joining the Stars in BBL 2, Maxwell has played 123 matches and made 3,193 runs in green, establishing himself as one of the league's greatest ever players, as per the Melbourne Stars website.

While the 37-year-old was out of contract at the end of BBL|15, he said it was an easy decision to continue his career in green.

"The Melbourne Stars have been a massive part of my cricket career, and I'm really passionate about this team having success. I think this current group is building towards something special, and I'm confident we're in a place to contend for the title in...