MELBOURNE: The Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Renegades announced Saturday that they are retiring their Number 5 jersey to honour Aaron Finch, who called time on his T20 career.
Aaron Finch played his last competitive match against city rivals Melbourne Stars at Docklands Stadium.
However, there was no fairytale finish for Finch as he concluded his decorated career with a three-ball duck.
But the Renegades still managed to down the Stars as they chased down a modest 138 for the loss of just four wickets and 16 balls to spare.
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Ahead of Finch’s final T20 appearance, the Renegades announced that they will be retiring their Number 5 jersey.
“We confirmed tonight that we’ll be retiring the [Melbourne Renegades BBL] Number 5 jersey,” the franchise announced Saturday.
“#5 will forever remain as Club Legend [Aaron Finch],” the statement added.
We confirmed tonight that we'll be retiring the @RenegadesBBL Number 5 jersey.
#5 will forever remain as Club Legend @AaronFinch5 #GETONRED #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/BGgnMG7Nf7
— Melbourne Renegades (@RenegadesBBL) January 13, 2024
Earlier this month, Former World Cup-winning Australia captain Finch announced his retirement from the BBL, following an injury-riddled season with the Renegades.
Speaking to the local Australian media outlet ahead of the Renegades’ BBL 13 clash against Hobart Hurricanes, Finch stated that it was time for him to say goodbye to cricket in Australia.
“I’m just getting old! When you look around the competition and our side in particular, there are some great young players coming through,” he said.
“I think now is the right time.”
“I think there’s always a little part of that (injury) as you get a little bit older … but it’s something I’ve been thinking about for a little bit as well.
“I wanted to give it as good a crack as I could this year. It’s all good, I’m happy.”
He scored 3311 runs for the Renegades, the second-highest in the history of BBL, only behind Chris Lynn.
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