Aaron Finch announces retirement from Big Bash League

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch announced his retirement from the Big Bash League BBL after 13 seasons with Melbourne RenegadesMelbourne Renegades legend Aaron Finch will call time on his incredible Big Bash career announcing this BBL13 season will be his last Melbourne Renegades said in an official statementOne of Australian crickets greatest white ball players the 37yearold confirmed the news at Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of the Renegades clash with the Hobart Hurricanes it further addedAlso ReadIndia thwart Proteas inside two days to record shortest Test match with resultWhat a player hersquos been Aaron Finch has announced his retirement BBL13 pictwittercomPPpqr7yYzMmdash KFC Big Bash League BBL January 4 2024A Melbourne Renegades player since the inception of the competition Finchs impact on the club league and fans has been profoundFinchs unwavering commitment to the club saw him captain the side for nine consecutive seasons between BBL02 and BBL10 leading the Renegades to their maiden BBL title in BBL08He is the clubs leading scorer with 3311 runs and sits behind only Chris Lynn on the Big Bash Leagues alltime runs tally among a host of accoladesReflecting on his extraordinary career at both international and domestic level Finch said he has loved every minuteThereve been some real lows but great highs and Ive loved every bit of the journey No moment can compare to winning the BBL title that for me was very special and something Ill remember Im proud to have played at the one club for the entirety of my career Finch was quoted as saying by Melbourne RenegadesThe Renegades have been a huge part of my life and Im so grateful for everything theyve given me To everyone whos 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 addedAlso ReadWarner denied a crack at cherished ton in farewell TestMelbourne Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten congratulated Finch on his Big Bash careerFinchy leaves an extraordinary legacy at this club Its not overstating things to say his name is synonymous with the club and everything we represent Rosengarten saidIts 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 forOn behalf of the club and Cricket Victoria more broadly I want to thank Aaron sincerely for everything He is forever etched in the fabric of this club and I wish he Amy and Esther the best for a bright future They know they will always have a place with us Rosengarten saidFinchy has been an outstanding servant and leader with the Renegades its such a rare feat in the Big Bash to spend your career at the one club Everything thats been successful with the Renegades Finchy has had everything to do with it Melbourne Renegades BBL head coach David Saker saidI first coached Finchy when he captained Victorias Under19s and Ive seen him develop as a leader and person Hes a unique type of leader very tactically aware while he bases a lot of his decisions on gut feel and thats a courageous thing to do out in the field Saker addedHis longevity as a oneclub player makes him a rare breed with only a handful of players remaining from the Big Bash Leagues inaugural season in 201112 Only Moses Henriques Sydney Sixers Ashton Turner Perth Scorchers and Jordan Silk Sydney Sixers are ahead of him as longestserving one club playersAfter taking over the clubs captaincy from current Australian mens coach Andrew McDonald in BBL02 Finchs impact as a leader was felt right across the clubIt reached its pinnacle in early 2019 when he guided the Melbourne Renegades to their first BBL title in a memorable final against rivals the StarsMembers 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 StadiumThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever