Cameron White Appointed as Melbourne Renegades Head Coach

Cameron White, the former Australian white-ball captain, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. White has signed a three-year deal to replace David Saker, who departed in May after a disappointing seventh-place finish in his third season at the helm.

White, 40, is taking on his first head-coaching role but has gained valuable experience as an assistant coach with the Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers. He inherits a Renegades roster that boasts several talented players, including Jake Fraser-McGurk, Adam Zampa, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Brown.

"I've got so many great memories here as a player and achieving success, so to be back in Renegades colours several years later is a thrill," White said. "The idea of working with this playing group - some really exciting players there, both young and experienced - is really exciting. I'm really looking forward to ripping in and starting my journey as coach."

As a player, White represented Australia 142 times across all three formats. He was a key member of the white-ball sides, captaining the T20I team six times and the ODI team once. White was also part of the Australian team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2009.

Domestically, White played a pivotal role in the Renegades' only BBL championship triumph in 2019. He is also Victoria's longest-serving Sheffield Shield captain, amassing over 7000 first-class runs during his illustrious career.

The Renegades have been allocated pick two in the BBL overseas draft order, which was announced on Thursday. White's appointment is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the team as they aim to improve their performance and challenge for the title in the upcoming season.

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