The race for arguably Australia’s brightest batting expertise is over, with the Melbourne Renegades securing Harry Dixon’s providers for the subsequent two BBL campaigns.
The damaging left-handed opener has agreed to hitch the Renegades days after he smashed 167 and 83 for the Australian U19 crew in a three-day recreation in opposition to England’s U19s on a UK tour.
Dixon, 18, has been on the radar of BBL golf equipment for a while, after additionally blasting 148 off 125 balls, together with 9 sixes, in opposition to England’s U19s in February.
In the identical month he notched his maiden Premier 1st XI century for membership aspect St Kilda.
Dixon mentioned he was excited to start his skilled profession with the Renegades over the subsequent two Big Bash tournaments.
“I’ve always wanted to play in the Big Bash and it’s great to be joining a squad with some of the biggest names in Australia,” he mentioned.
“I can’t wait to share a locker room with guys like Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Nathan Lyon.
“I’m looking forward to getting into it, learning as much as I can and becoming the best player I can.”
The signing of Dixon will give the Renegades an essential further top-order possibility, with South African keeper Quinton de Kock solely more likely to be out there for six to eight video games.
Veteran Shaun Marsh will return for an additional season after accidents marred his earlier marketing campaign, whereas captain Nic Maddinson can also be anticipated to be match for the beginning of the event.
The Renegades open their season in opposition to Sydney Sixers on the SCG on December 8, earlier than internet hosting Perth Scorchers in Geelong on December 10.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
