Big Bash League 2022-23: Martin Guptill joins Melbourne Renegades after leaving New Zealand central contract

Big Bash League 2022-23: Martin Guptill has changed England all-rounder Liam Livingstone within the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming season of the T20 match.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 25, 2022 11:43 IST

BBL 2022-23: Martin Guptill joins Melbourne Renegades after leaving NZ contract. Courtesy: Reuters

By India Today Web Desk: Martin Guptill has joined Melbourne Renegades for the 2022-23 version of the Big Bash League (BBL). The veteran just lately grew to become the third cricketer to drag out of New Zealand’s central contracts after Colin de Grandhomme and Trent Boult.

Guptill didn’t play within the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia regardless of being within the squad. The Black Caps most popular Finn Allen over him. Thereafter, Guptill was overlooked of the ODI and T20I collection towards India as properly.

Recently, Guptill determined to drag out of the NZC contracts to discover extra alternatives in leagues world wide.

Guptill, within the meantime, has changed Liam Livingstone, who pulled out of the BBL as a consequence of worldwide and different commitments.

“I’m excited to be joining the Renegades and am looking forward to being part of the Big Bash this season. This is a new challenge for me and it will be nice to call Melbourne home for the summer. I’ll be trying to make as many runs as I can to help drive the Renegades back up the ladder and push for team success,” Guptill was quoted as saying.

“I’ve crossed paths with a number of of the fellows through the years on the worldwide circuit and know this will likely be a terrific staff atmosphere to be a part of. I am unable to wait to hitch up with the staff after Christmas and play in entrance of loads of Renegades followers at Marvel Stadium and in Geelong,” he added.

Guptill performed just one recreation within the BBL for the Sydney Thunder 10 seasons in the past. He is now set to ply his commerce alongside the likes of Andre Russell and others.

The Renegades are scheduled to start out their marketing campaign on December 15 with their match towards the Brisbane Heat in Cairns.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Nov 25, 2022