Rilee Rossouw signs up for maiden Big Bash campaign at Melbourne Renegades

The South African completed the 2018-19 champions' squad for the 10th edition of the competition, which gets underway on December 10

• Lalor and Prestwidge join Renegades
• Tahir and Ahmad enlisted as overseas players

Melbourne Renegades have completed their squad for the 10th edition of the Big Bash League with the addition of South African batsman Rilee Rossouw.

The 31-year-old will make his first appearance in Australia's premier T20 competition.

A regular in franchise leagues across the world, Rossouw averages 29.72 in domestic 20-over matches, with a strike-rate of 135.99.

"The Big Bash has been a high-quality competition for a long time now, so I’m very excited to get the opportunity to play in such a competitive league," Rossouw said.

"I’ve enjoyed playing in Australian conditions before so I’m looking forward to heading over there and helping the Renegades have a successful season.

"Hopefully towards the back end of the tournament, we can play in front of a home crowd in Melbourne because I’ve heard the Renegades have a very passionate supporter base and I’d love to experience that."

He becomes the fourth overseas player to join Renegades for the 2020-21 campaign. Mohammad Nabi is available for the whole season, with Imran Tahir replacing Noor Ahmad after Christmas.

Coach Michael Klinger added: "Part of our strategy has been to target players who are going to be available for the majority of the season and we’ve been able to secure some genuine wicket-takers and now Rilee who is capable of winning a game off his own bat.

"Rilee has been one of the most dominant batsmen in the world in the T20 game in recent seasons."