The Melbourne renegades have signed Australian paceman, Kane Richardson on a five-year deal.
Richardson joins the Renegades after six seasons with the Adelaide Strikers as the club's leading wicket taker.
He has represented Australia at ODI and Twenty20 level and has represented Pune Warriors India, the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League over the past three seasons.
“It’s an exciting challenge and one I’m really looking forward to. The Renegades have a great member and supporter base and a strong list which was important in making the decision to move,” Richardson said.
“I know Andrew McDonald pretty well from his time in South Australia and having chats with the other South Australian players who have been at the Renegades in recent seasons made it clear that it is a well-run club to be involved with."
It is an important signing for the Reds, particularly given the news James Pattinson will miss the Big Bash through injury.
"It will be great to have Richo in red and doing an important job for us," Renegades coach McDonald said.
"He's aggressive with the white ball and a very good set of hands in the field which is hugely important under the pressure of the T20 environment."
Current Melbourne Renegades squad: Dwayne Bravo (OS), Aaron Finch, Marcus Harris, Tim Ludeman, Sunil Narine (OS), James Pattinson, Kane Richardson, Chris Tremain, Matthew Wade, Cameron White.
