Melbourne Renegades
The Melbourne Renegades are a professional cricket team based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The team plays in the Big Bash League (BBL), which is Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition. The Renegades wear a red and black uniform and play their home games at Marvel Stadium, which has a capacity of over 53,000 spectators.
Owner:
The Melbourne Renegades are owned by the Victorian Cricket Association (VCA), which is the governing body for cricket in Victoria. VCA is responsible for the development and promotion of cricket in the state, and the Renegades are one of the association's flagship teams.
Coach:
The current coach of the Melbourne Renegades is Michael Klinger, a former Australian cricketer who played for the national team from 2009 to 2017. Klinger has been coaching the Renegades since 2018 and has led the team to several successful seasons, including a championship title in the 2018-19 BBL season.
Captains:
The Melbourne Renegades have had several captains throughout their history in the BBL. Some of the notable captains include:
- Andrew McDonald
(2011-12)
- Aaron Finch
(2012-13)
- Peter Nevill
(2013-14)
- Aaron Finch
(2014-15)
- Cameron White
(2015-16)
- Aaron Finch
(2016-17)
- Cameron White
(2017-18)
- Tom Cooper
(2018-19)
- Aaron Finch
(2019-20)
Records:
The Melbourne Renegades have several records in the BBL, including:
- Most wins: 40
- Most appearances: 72
- Highest score: 222/4 (vs. Hobart Hurricanes, 2018-19)
- Lowest score: 57 (vs. Sydney Sixers, 2012-13)
- Most runs scored: 1,943 (Aaron Finch)
- Most wickets taken: 93 (Nathan Rimmington)
History:
The Melbourne Renegades were one of the founding teams of the BBL and have been a consistent performer in the league since its inception in 2011. The team has reached the playoffs several times, including a championship title in the 2018-19 season. The Renegades have a strong following in Victoria and play their home games at Marvel Stadium, which has a capacity of over 53,000 spectators.
Format:
The Melbourne Renegades compete in the BBL, which is a Twenty20 cricket league that features eight teams from across Australia. The league is played over several weeks, with each team playing 14 matches in the regular season. The top four teams then qualify for the playoffs, which consist of two semi-finals and a final. The winner of the final is crowned the BBL champion.
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