Key batsman Matt Renshaw signs new deal with Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat has locked in the services of a star batsman who was a shining light last season for another three years.

Star batsman Matt Renshaw says he’s “excited” about Brisbane Heat’s future after signing a new three-year deal with the BBL outfit.

Left-hander Renshaw led Brisbane’s batting assault last season with 280 runs at a strike rate of 169.69.

His form was one of the few bright spots for the Heat, whose title defence ended in disappointment with a seventh-placed finish on the ladder.

“We didn’t get the results we were seeking (last season) after such a successful (2023-24) season, but there is still a lot to build on,” Renshaw said.

“They are a great bunch of lads and I’m excited about what lies ahead.

“Personally, I really enjoyed challenging myself in the white-ball formats during the season and my immediate goal remains to keep improving myself.”

Matt Renshaw has extended his stay with Brisbane Heat. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

The Heat has also added batsman Lachlan Hearne and batting all-rounder Hugh Weibgen to their squad.

Hearne – who is also a member of the Queensland Bulls squad – and Weibgen last season played in the BBL for the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder respectively.

Heat chief executive Terry Svenson said Weibgen had been a “priority” signing.

“Hugh was highly sought after by a number of clubs after his efforts with the Thunder, and as a Queensland product, we were very keen to secure him for the Heat,” Svenson said.

“Likewise, Lachy Hearne has made every post a winner in Queensland since making the big decision to pack up and move from Sydney after missing out on a NSW contract.”

The Heat has now filled 13 of its contracted 18 spots for next season.

Heat squad (to date): Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen.

Originally published as Key batsman Matt Renshaw signs new deal with Brisbane Heat