Moody has accepted a role as director of cricket with the Renegades, placing him in charge of recruitment, list management and talent identification.

Although the Renegades had flagged their interest in signing Kevin Pietersen, the Melbourne Stars are leading the race to sign the sacked England star, and Moody seems more likely to focus his attention on returning West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo to the Renegades.

The role represents a step further into administration for Moody, who recently became director of cricket for the fledgling Caribbean Premier League. He is also coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, where Renegades coach Simon Helmot is his assistant.

Helmot recently resigned as assistant coach of Victoria's Sheffield Shield team to take up a job as coach of Trinidad and Tobago, where Bravo plays.

The Renegades finished sixth in the BBL last summer, having made the semi-final the previous season. Only one player, captain Aaron Finch, was voted into the BBL All-Star team but Bravo added some star power with a brief cameo late in the season.

Helmot and Renegades chief executive Stuart Coventry said Moody's extensive cricket contacts would make him a valuable addition.

"His T20 knowledge is enviable, as is his intelligence on players around the world," said Coventry.

"He'll be working behind the scenes to ensure the best long-term results for the Renegades at the recruitment table."