The Melbourne Stars have today announced their 13-man squad for the opening match of the KFC T20 Big Bash league match against the Melbourne Renegades tomorrow night at Etihad Stadium.
Shane Warne will captain the squad for the first time with Rob Quiney, Luke Wright, Brad Hodge, Cameron White and BBL|01 Player of the Series, David Hussey to spearhead the batting line-up.
The bowling attack is bolstered by one of the world’s best Twenty20 bowlers, Lasith Malinga along with quicks Clint McKay & Jackson Bird and spinner Clive Rose.
All-rounder James Faulkner provides options with both bat and ball while wicket-keeper batsmen, Matthew Wade and Peter Handscomb, have both been included in the squad.
The Melbourne Stars 13-man squad V Renegades:
Shane Warne ©
Jackson Bird
James Faulkner
Peter Handscomb
Brad Hodge
David Hussey
Clinton McKay
Lasith Malinga
Rob Quiney
Clive Rose
Matthew Wade
Cameron White
Luke Wright