Mohammad Nabi returns for fourth season at Melbourne Renegades

The Afghanistan allrounder is hailed by coach Michael Klinger for his versatility, which helped guide the team to the BBL title in 2018-19

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Melbourne Renegades have confirme Mohammad Nabi will return for a fourth straight season in the Big Bash League.

The Afghanistan allrounder has featured in the three previous campaigns for the Renegades and is their first overseas player confirmed for the 2020-21 campaign.

Nabi has scored 476 runs and taken 21 wickets in 27 BBL outings, playing a pivotal role in their only title win in 2018-19.

"I have always enjoyed my time with the Renegades and testing myself against some of the best T20 players in the world in the Big Bash. I’m very pleased to have re-signed for a fourth season," said Nabi.

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Renegades have confirmed further signings will be announced in due course, ahead of the tournament start date on December 3.

Coach Michael Klinger added: "Nabi’s versatility makes him a very valuable member of our team. He can bat and bowl in a number of different situations and he reads the game so well.

"We’ll again be looking for Nabi to play a key role in our middle order and he’ll be called upon to bowl some important overs."