Veteran batsman Brad Hodge has signed on with the Melbourne Renegades for BBL07.
Hodge returns to the Renegades where he played in the inaugural Big Bash season, before stints at the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers.
“It’s fantastic to be back at the Renegades and I’m really excited about the squad we’ve put together,” Hodge said.
“I’ve obviously played a lot of cricket with our Coach Andrew McDonald and skipper Aaron Finch and I’m looking forward to working closely with them again.
“I enjoyed my time in Adelaide but I’m really excited about the prospect of playing in front of my home crowd again.
“I’ve had so many memorable moments playing cricket in Melbourne and I’m looking forward to adding a few more this summer with the Renegades.”
The Renegades have also added Victorian spinner Jon Holland, who played with the Strikers last season and South Australian Joe Mennie to round out the roster for BBL07.
“Hodgey is one of the best T20 players the game has seen so to land him is a really big boost for the team,” coach Andrew McDonald said.
“His contribution will extend well beyond runs on the scoreboard. He’ll be an important sounding board for our leaders and will be able to provide some great insight for our younger squad members.
“Jon and Joe complement our bowling attack really well and we’re going to have plenty of options with the ball which is critical.
“The squad has come together really well. There is a strong mix of clean strikers, a versatile pace attack and some top-quality spin options."
The Renegades' season begins on December 21 against the Hurricanes in Hobart.
Melbourne Renegades squad: Aaron Finch (Capt.), Dwayne Bravo, Tom Cooper, Marcus Harris, Brad Hodge, Brad Hogg, Jon Holland, Tim Ludeman, Joe Mennie, Sunil Narine, James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Matt Short, Chris Tremain, Matthew Wade, Guy Walker, Cameron White, Jack Wildermuth.
