Chris Tremain returns to Sydney Thunder after spell with Melbourne Renegades

The 28-year-old, who won last year’s tournament with Melbourne Renegades, has agreed a three-year deal with Shane Bond’s franchise

Australian seamer Chris Tremain has re-joined Sydney Thunder ahead of the upcoming Big Bash season.

The 28-year-old, who won last year’s tournament with Melbourne Renegades, has agreed a three-year deal with Shane Bond’s franchise.

Tremain, whose first spell with Thunder stretched between 2012 and 2015, has represented Australia in four ODIs. He is the second experienced fast bowler to join the team’s ranks in the off-season following the addition of South African allrounder Chris Morris.

“I don't think my game has changed too much,” he said of the time between his first and second spells in Sydney.

“I think I've changed quite a bit. I've played a lot more cricket; experienced a lot more. I've had a lot more success, and I've failed a lot more. I've had a career, basically.

“When I was at the Thunder last time, I was really young. I was still learning how to do things - not even cricket. Everything was really raw and full of youth.”

Bond added: “We just wanted a good, serious, hardened pro and I think he showed his value for the Renegades last season, opening the bowling through the back-end of the season.

“He's just a solid performer day-in, day-out. He knows what he's doing, he's durable and he's a great guy around the team. He just brings that experience that we were missing a little bit last season.”