The Melbourne Renegades’ title-winning coach, Simon Helmot, has re-signed to the club for a further three years. Helmot has vast experience in the men’s game across international and franchise cricket, before taking the job as Melbourne Renegades’ WBBL coach four years ago.

Despite an indifferent first season, he helped the club claim a title last season, forging a strong bond with the group and skipper Sophie Molineux.

“Last season was an incredibly special one for our playing group and staff, and I’m thrilled to be continuing as head coach,” Simon Helmot said.

“Winning a title is never easy, which makes being part of this group all the more special. Led brilliantly by our general manager, James Rosengarten, and our captain, Sophie Molineux, achieving what we did was incredibly rewarding.

“We’ve got a great core group of players and people who are passionate about the club, and who are fully invested into achieving more. I’m excited by what we can do next.”

Meanwhile, Renegades have re-signed West Indies star all-rounder Hayley Matthews for the next season ahead of the WBBL overseas draft.

The are yet to lock away Molineux and fellow Australia star Georgia Wareham who are both uncontracted.

Renegades have hunted Tess Flintoff from Melbourne Stars but have lost Victoria due Ella Hayward and Georgia Prestwidge.

Renegades have also signed former Victoria and South Australia fast bowler Rob Cassell as an assistant coach for the BBL team under head coach Cameron White.

Cassell has also been appointed as Victoria’s men’s bowling coach under head coach Chris Rogers, taking over the role vacated by Adam Griffith, who was appointed as Australia’s national fast bowling coach earlier this year.

He will be working with a talented bowling contingent recently bolstered by Jason Behrendorff and Brendon Doggett.

The Renegades will continue to dominate their WBBL 11 and BBL 15 lists when clubs converge for Thursday’s Big Bash Overseas Draft.