Michael Bracewell set to feature for Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2026/27. PC- AFPIn a massive update, former New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell is set to feature for the Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming edition of the Big Bash League (BBL 2026/27).The quality all-rounder, with over 100 international caps, has played in all the major franchise leagues, including the IPL, PSL, The Hundred, MLC and the ETPL. However, the forthcoming BBL season will be Bracewell's maiden stint in the Australian cricket festival. Melbourne Renegades sign Michael Bracewell for BBL 2026/27On Tuesday, the Melbourne Renegades announced the addition of Michael Bracewell to their squad after finishing in the penultimate position last season.The Kiwi all-rounder brings a lot to the table as a gung-ho left-handed batter and craft off-spinner, with 3755 runs and 125 wickets under his belt in T20 cricket. He will join the likes of Will Sutherland, Oliver Peake, and recently contracted Jonny Bairstow at Renegades. “I’m looking forward to joining the Renegades, the BBL is a competition I’ve watched plenty of over the years and one I’ve always wanted to experience. Playing in Melbourne, in front of big crowds at the MCG, is going to be special,” Bracewell said.ALSO READShai Hope Joins This Team Amid India vs West Indies ODI SeriesMeanwhile, Bracewell's Melbourne Renegades signing would have something to do with Luke Ronchi, the head coach of the club, who backed the all-rounder after the massive announcement.“Michael gives us a lot of options and that’s incredibly valuable in T20 cricket,” head coach Luke Ronchi opined.Utility Michael Bracewell to boast Melbourne Renegades' campaignMichael Bracewell has been a utility player and a thinking leader in the New Zealand setup, and he has featured in 47 T20Is, scoring 434 runs and taking 35 wickets.Moreover, the all-rounder has led the national side in six ODIs and 13 T20Is. His leadership skills would come in handy for the Melbourne Renegades, who have a relatively young skipper in Will Sutherland. Additionally, as a player, he would be more than handy, as he can both finish off games and stabilise the innings, along with controlling the innings with the ball in hand across phases. Although BBL 2026/27’s business end would clash with the white-ball series against Sri Lanka, Michael Bracewell availability for the whole season could be tricky. That said, he recently opted for a casual contract from New Zealand Cricket. Nevertheless, the Renegades would open their campaign against Perth Scorchers in a historic fixture in Chennai on December 12. ALSO READPrasidh Krishna Out For Three Weeks, Uncertain For New Zealand ODIs- Report
