Former Australia captain Aaron Finch introduced his retirement from the Big Bash League (BBL) after 13 seasons with Melbourne Renegades. “Melbourne Renegades legend Aaron Finch will call time on his incredible Big Bash career, announcing this BBL|13 season will be his last,” Melbourne Renegades mentioned in an official assertion. “One of Australian cricket’s greatest white ball players, the 37-year-old confirmed the news at Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of the Renegades clash with the Hobart Hurricanes,” it additional added.

What a participant he is been

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A Melbourne Renegades participant because the inception of the competitors, Finch’s affect on the membership, league and followers has been profound.

Finch’s unwavering dedication to the membership noticed him captain the facet for 9 consecutive seasons, between BBL|02 and BBL|10, main the Renegades to their maiden BBL title in BBL|08.

He is the membership’s main scorer with 3311* runs and sits behind solely Chris Lynn on the Big Bash League’s all-time runs tally, amongst a number of accolades.

Reflecting on his extraordinary profession at each worldwide and home stage, Finch mentioned he has “loved every minute.”

“There’ve been some real lows but great highs, and I’ve loved every bit of the journey. No moment can compare to winning the BBL title, that for me was very special and something I’ll remember. I’m proud to have played at the one club for the entirety of my career,” Finch was quoted as saying by Melbourne Renegades.

“The Renegades have been a huge part of my life and I’m so grateful for everything they’ve given me. To everyone who’s been part of the journey with me – our members, fans, supporters, my teammates and all who have had a part to play at the club at all levels – thank you,” he added.

Melbourne Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten congratulated Finch on his Big Bash profession.

“Finchy leaves an extraordinary legacy at this club. It’s not overstating things to say his name is synonymous with the club and everything we represent,” Rosengarten mentioned.

“It’s almost impossible to quantify what Finchy has done for the Melbourne Renegades as a club and brand and for the BBL as a competition. He brought fans through the gates and led this club through highs and lows – all with the trademark grit and determination that we know him for.

“On behalf of the membership, and Cricket Victoria extra broadly, I wish to thank Aaron sincerely for every part. He is perpetually etched within the material of this membership and I want he, Amy and Esther one of the best for a vibrant future. They know they’ll at all times have a spot with us,” Rosengarten said.

“Finchy has been an excellent servant and chief with the Renegades, it is such a uncommon feat within the Big Bash to spend your profession on the one membership. Everything that is been profitable with the Renegades, Finchy has had every part to do with it,” Melbourne Renegades BBL head coach, David Saker said.

“I first coached Finchy when he captained Victoria’s Under-19s and I’ve seen him develop as a frontrunner and individual. He’s a singular kind of chief, very tactically conscious whereas he bases a number of his selections on intestine really feel, and that is a brave factor to do out within the area,” Saker added.

His longevity as a one-club player makes him a rare breed, with only a handful of players remaining from the Big Bash League’s inaugural season in 2011-12. Only Moses Henriques (Sydney Sixers), Ashton Turner (Perth Scorchers) and Jordan Silk (Sydney Sixers) are ahead of him as longest-serving one club players.

After taking over the club’s captaincy from current Australian men’s coach Andrew McDonald in BBL|02, Finch’s impact as a leader was felt right across the club.

It reached its pinnacle in early 2019 when he guided the Melbourne Renegades to their first BBL title in a memorable final against rivals the Stars.

Members and fans will get the chance to farewell Finchy for the last time at home at the RMIT Melbourne Derby against the Melbourne Stars on January 13 at Marvel Stadium.

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