ACT Meteors sign former Southern Star Sarah Coyte for the WNCL

The 28-year-old swing bowler played four Tests and 77 limited overs matches for the Australia, and is currently signed with the Adelaide Strikers in the Women's Big Bash League.

Coyte said she was hoping to field some more depth and ability into the Meteor's bowling and batting line up.

"Hopefully I can still tap into my younger batting days and put some runs on the board when I get the chance to for the ACT," Coyte said. "Now that I'm in such a better spot with my life and my mental health, I'm just looking forward to taking each day at a time and trying to commit myself to being the best cricketer that I can."

The former Sydney Sixer had announced her retirement from all forms of cricket in 2015 to focus on her mental health.

After making an incredible cricketing comeback with the Sydney Sixers in 2016, the medium-pacer will now juggle life between the Meteors and Adelaide Strikers.

But this year the booming Big Bash will kick off the season before a ball is bowled in the WNCL, allowing both domestic tournaments to be played in their own window.

"I'm committed to playing and training the best that I can for both Adelaide and the ACT," Coyte said.

"Having a standalone Big Bash is just going to showcase our talent even more. All the TV ratings show that people are tuning in and are interested. I think the Big Bash being stand alone is only going to exemplify that more."

Coyte joins future stars Amy Yates, Isabelle Afaras and former NSW Breaker Carly Leeson in the Meteors squad.

ACT METEORS SQUAD: Erin Osborne, Isabelle Afaras, Maitlan Brown, Zoe Cooke, Sarah Coyte, Nicola Hancock, Erica Kershaw, Claire Koski, Anna Lanning, Carly Leeson, Matilda Lugg, Katie Mack, Angela Reakes, and Amy Yates.