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Jonny Bairstow joins Melbourne Renegades as international signing for BBL 16

English wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow has signed with the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League campaign, marking his first stint in the tournament. The veteran cricketer will be available for the entire duration of the season and is slated to handle wicketkeeping duties.

Renegades leadership praised the acquisition, highlighting his extensive international background across formats, his status as a dual World Cup champion, and his aggressive style of play. Bairstow expressed enthusiasm about his upcoming involvement and his familiarity with Australian conditions following multiple Ashes tours.

During the tournament, the player will reunite with squad leader Will Sutherland, having previously shared a dressing room with him at Yorkshire during the 2025 T20 Blast. The franchise is scheduled to begin its tournament schedule against the Scorchers on December 12.

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