Aaron Finch announces retirement from BBL

Aaron Finch, who used to be captain of Australia, said he was leaving the Big Bash League (BBL) after 13 years with the Melbourne Renegades. The Melbourne Renegades said in a statement that Aaron Finch, a star on the team, will end his amazing Big Bash career and that this BBL|13 season will be his last. “One of Australian cricket’s greatest white ball players, the 37-year-old confirmed the news at Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of the Renegades clash with the Hobart Hurricanes,” it further added. https://twitter.com/BBL/status/1742812409792975155 

Finch has had a huge effect on the club, the league, and the fans. He has been a Melbourne Renegades player since the beginning of the competition. Finch was devoted to the team and led the Renegades to their first BBL title in BBL|08. He was captain of the team for nine years in a row, from BBL|02 to BBL|10. Among many other honors, he is the club’s top scorer with 3311 runs and second only to Chris Lynn in the Big Bash League’s all-time runs list. Finch talked about his amazing career, which has included playing for England and the United States, and said he has “loved every minute.” “The journey has been full of ups and downs, but I’ve loved every minute of it.” Of all the times I’ve been happy, winning the BBL title was the best. I’ll always remember it. As quoted by Melbourne Renegades, Finch said, “I’m proud to have played my whole career for the same club.”

“The Renegades have given me so much, and I’m so thankful for that.” “Thank you to all of you who have been a part of my journey: our members, fans, supporters, teammates, and everyone else who has played a part at the club at any level,” he said. James Rosengarten, the general manager of the Melbourne Renegades, praised Finch’s work in the Big Bash. It’s amazing what Finny has left behind at this club. “His name is attached to the club and everything we stand for, that’s not too much to say,” Rosengarten said. “It’s hard to put a number on what Finchy has done for the Melbourne Renegades as a team and brand, as well as for the BBL as a league.” With the grit and drive that we know him for, he brought fans through the gates and led this club through highs and lows.I want to thank Aaron from the bottom of my heart on behalf of the club and Cricket Victoria as a whole. He will always be a part of this club, and I hope the best for him, Amy, and Esther in the future. Rosegarten said, “They know they will always be welcome here.” “Finchy has been a great servant and leader for the Renegades. In the Big Bash, it’s very rare for someone to play their whole career for one team.”

“Finch has been a big part of everything that’s gone well for the Renegades,” said David Saker, head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the BBL. “Finchy was captain of Victoria’s Under-19 team when I first coached him, and I’ve seen him grow as a leader and as a person.” “He’s a one-of-a-kind leader who is very tactically aware but makes a lot of decisions based on gut feelings, which is brave to do in the field,” Saker said. Only a few players from the first season of the Big Bash League in 2011–12 are still playing for the same team, so he is a very rare breed. Moses Henriques (Sydney Sixers), Ashton Turner (Perth Scorchers), and Jordan Silk (Sydney Sixers) are the only players who have played for more than one club longer than him.

Everyone in the club felt Finch’s leadership after he took over as captain from Andrew McDonald, who is now the Australian men’s coach, in BBL|02. It was at its best when he led the Melbourne Renegades to their first BBL title in a memorable final against foes the Stars in early 2019. Fans and members will be able to say goodbye to Finchy for good on January 13 at Marvel Stadium in the RMIT Melbourne Derby against the Melbourne Stars.