One time Big Bash League (BBL) champions Melbourne Renegades finished third in the league stages and were knocked out in the qualifiers by Brisbane Heat in the 2022-23 season. The Renegades will play their first match of BBL 2023-2024 against Sydney Sixers on 8th December at Sydney Cricket Ground. They play their first home game against the Brisbane Heat on 21st December. The other three home games that features the Renegades at the Docklands Stadium are against the Adelaide Strikers on 29th December, Hobart Hurricanes on 4th January and the final game against the Melbourne Stars on 13th January. The Melbourne Renegades also announced the squad for the 2023-24 season.
Melbourne Renegades Fixtures BBL 2023
| Date | Match Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 08 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | SCG, Sydney |
| Dec 10 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Simonds Stadium, Geelong |
| Dec 21 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Dec 23 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Dec 26 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Dec 29 | Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Jan 02 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | MCG, Melbourne |
| Jan 04 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Jan 13 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Jan 17 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | Showground Stadium, Sydney |
Melbourne Renegades Squad BBL 2023
BBL Squad for 2023 Season: Nic Maddinson, Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, MacKenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jon Wells, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Clarke, Harry Dixon.
Nic Maddinson to lead in BBL 2023-24
Nick Maddinson will lead the Melbourne Renegades squad for the third straight season. Will Sutherland has been appointed as the vice captain of the team. The foreign players part of the Renegades squad are South African wicket keeper batsman Quinton de Kock. Afghanistan’s mystery spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman. One of the finest T20 batsman in England’s domestic cricket Joe Clarke.
Aaron Finch will be back in action after his retirement from International cricket. Veteran fast bowler Peter Siddle signs for the Renegades after his stint with the Adelaide Strikers. One of the key signings this off season was that of off-spinner Nathan Lyon.
The General Manager of the Renegades, James Rosengarten in a press conference spoke about Nic Maddinson’s leadership
“Nic has been a fantastic leader for us and we’re excited to see him lead the Renegades again. Especially after missing a big chunk of last season, he’s refreshed and very excited to get out there. “And we’re absolutely thrilled for Will, he is a much-loved figure around the club and highly respected at our organisation. It’s a great reward for his efforts and hard work over the journey. “He’ll be a great asset to Nic and will help lead this group forward. ”
