A WBBL homecoming for Launceston's Courtney Webb will have to wait for at least two more seasons after re-signing with the Melbourne Renegades.
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Joining the side in 2018, the 21-year-old has played 39 matches across three campaigns and was crowned the Renegades' player of WBBL 06 in a breakout year.
Taking advantage of Jess Duffin's absence to step up the order, Webb scored 246 runs at 30.75 and produced several highlight-reel innings and catches to help secure the new deal.
"Moving to the Renegades has really helped fast track my development," Webb told Renegades Media.
"I've been given some opportunities to establish myself in the middle order and I'm really aiming to take my game to a new level in the coming seasons.
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"We've got an exciting group of players coming through and we're all looking forward to working under the leadership of Soph [Molineux] and 'Helmo' [Simon Helmot] as we try to push for a finals spot.
"I love being around this group. I highly value playing with a lot of good friends and I'm looking forward to continuing with this core group over the coming seasons."
Former Melbourne Renegades BBL coach and Hobart Hurricanes assistant Helmot enters his first year at the WBBL helm but knows how important Webb is, calling her "a key part of our future".
"She came in at some difficult times last season but held our innings together and we're excited to see Courtney's development over the next couple of years," Helmot said.
"Courtney is a great example of someone who has worked hard, earned an opportunity and then grabbed it with both hands.
"She'll play an important role in our batting order this season, she's got some skill with the ball and as we saw from her catch off Ellyse Perry last season, she's an elite fielder.
"With that all-round skillset Courtney has the tools to be a leading player across the competition for many years to come."
The ex-South Launceston cricketer also enjoyed success in her first season at South Australia in the WNCL competition last year.