ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Brad Hogg of the Scorchers looks on during the Big Bash League match between the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval on January 5, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)
The Melbourne Renegades are considering a move for evergreen spin bowler Brad Hogg ahead of BBL06 and could potentially offer him a considerable pay hike to leave Perth.
It is understood the franchise is on the hunt for a wrist-spinner, and have discussed luring the uncontracted Hogg — who has spent his entire career in Perth — as a possible frontline option.
The 45-year-old snared six wickets at just 7.03 runs per over during BBL05 for the Perth Scorchers and boasts a career T20 economy of just over 6.5, but is yet to be offered a new deal for BBL06.
Although it is not unusual for Hogg to re-sign just before a BBL tournament, there are added complications this year — notably the Scorchers’ desire to accommodate retired Test star Mitchell Johnson in their already crowded salary cap of $1.4 million.