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Mohammad Hafeez signs Melbourne Renegades

Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez has signed to a Big Bash League contract with the Melbourne Renegades. He is likely to miss the first two games of the Big Bash League tournament due to international duties with Pakistan in the UAE, begins on December 20.


"I have agreed [to] a deal with Melbourne Renegades," Hafeez told ESPNcricinfo. "Playing in Australia is always a tremendous experience and the opportunity will allow me to play around the best players. Since the 2015 World Cup will be in Australia, my stint will help me acquire ample acquaintance of Australian conditions."

Currently Hafeez is leading run scorer in T20Is with 1093 runs for his team, and has led the T20 squad since June 2012 with 12 victories out of 18 matches. 

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  1. Big Bash can really be a crowd puller if it manages to sign up some Indian players.

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