The Melbourne Renegades proceed to strengthen their squad, with Victorian skipper Peter Handscomb signing on for this season’s BBL marketing campaign.
Handscomb is that this yr’s main run-scorer within the Sheffield Shield and is coming off a few half-centuries for the PM’s XI towards the West Indies final month.
The 31-year-old is aware of Melbourne properly having spent 9 seasons with the Stars earlier than he moved to Hobart the place he performed the final two years.
Handscomb joins a vastly skilled batting line-up that options former Australian representatives Aaron Finch and Nic Maddinson, whereas final yr’s wood spooners even have a few worldwide stars to assist them flip issues round.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to play Big Bash this season and to be staying in Melbourne with the Renegades is exciting,” stated Handscomb, who hit an unbeaten century for the Stars in BBL|04.
“I’ve had a look at the list and it’s a good bunch of blokes, with a nice mix of experience and exciting, young players.
“I think this group can go places this year. The ambition is to win the tournament, it’s always about trying to take the championship home and I’ll be trying to influence the game in a positive way every opportunity I get.
“I played a lot of Big Bash games for the Stars, but it will be good fun to play against them with the Renegades’ red on and I’m looking forward to those match-ups.”
The Renegades open their season with a visit to tackle the Heat subsequent Thursday, they usually’ve now finalised their roster with Handscomb signing on.
“Our list management team looked at several ways to use this final spot on our list, but ultimately with a player of Peter’s quality still available, it became a simple decision – particularly with Marcus Harris on international duties,” Melbourne Renegades basic supervisor James Rosengarten stated.
“Peter is one of the country’s most in-form batters and to be able to add him to our group on the eve of the season is a great outcome.
“He’s not only a quality player but brings a wealth of experience, leadership and already has great relationships within our playing group.”
Originally revealed as ‘This group can go places’: Why Peter Handscomb signed with Renegades
