The teams have been named ahead of the first Big Bash League game in Geelong.

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Melbourne Renegades have kept an unchanged lineup from their loss to Perth Scorchers, while cult hero Mickey Edwards will debut for the Sydney Sixers.

Full teams

Melbourne Renegades XI: Aaron Finch (c), Marcus Harris, Cameron White, Tom Cooper, Brad Hodge, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Nabi, Tim Ludeman (wk), Jack Wildermuth, Kane Richardson, Brad Hogg

Sydney Sixers XI: Jason Roy, Peter Nevill (wk), Nic Maddinson, Jordan Silk, Sam Billings, Johan Botha (c), Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Daniel Sams, Mickey Edwards, Will Somerville