Brown, 30, burst onto the scene within the final two seasons as a mature-age discover for Warmth after dominating Brisbane grade cricket and had a huge effect for Warmth serving to them attain two finals and declare the title final season. It is understood the preliminary two-year deal comes with the choice of two extra.
Renegades basic supervisor James Rosengarten stated the struggling Melbourne franchise was thrilled to safe Brown as a part of a new-look squad subsequent season.
“We’re extraordinarily excited to have Josh be a part of our squad,” Rosengarten stated. “We have recognized a transparent position for Josh in our batting order which could have a brand new look this yr.
“Josh possesses steadiness of aggression and composure, which all of us witnessed within the current BBL finals sequence. We have been watching Josh for some time so his sturdy season and BBL finals sequence have been no shock.”
Brisbane Warmth admitted they have been upset to lose Brown having supplied what they believed was a robust provide.
“We offered Josh and his administration with a two-year contract provide that was very profitable and a big uplift,” Joe Dawes, the brand new Queensland Cricket basic supervisor, stated. “Nevertheless, we perceive the lure of a four-year dedication for him as a participant, despite the fact that we believed our provide was very aggressive and greater than honest.
“Our followers will justifiably be upset that he will not be with us going ahead, and as a membership, we’re unhappy to lose Josh, little doubt.”
“I’ve loved my time with the Warmth, they gave me my alternative, for which I will all the time be grateful and have cherished reminiscences together with profitable a BBL Championship final season,” he stated. “However I’m extraordinarily excited for a brand new problem and hopefully obtain the identical success with the Renegades.
“It is a younger group with a number of expertise and firepower, particularly in that batting group. I am unable to wait to accomplice with the likes of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Will Sutherland and see what we are able to do.”