Cameron Bancroft in Perth Scorchers squad for 2018-19 BBL

Bancroft is currently serving a ban by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal that broke out during the national team's visit to South Africa in March.

Australia's governing body levied one-year bans on Steve Smith and David Warner, the captain and vice-captain respectively, but Bancroft was handed a less severe penalty, which will end early into the Big Bash season. The bans barred the players from participating in Cricket Australia-affiliated tournaments, but they were free to play in overseas T20 leagues.

While Smith and Warner played in both the Canada Global T20 league and the Caribbean Premier League, Bancroft didn't have any such deals. He can be expected to make his competitive cricket comeback on 30 December, against Hobart Hurricanes.

Meanwhile, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been appointed captain of the side, while Adam Voges is the new coach in place of Justin Langer, who is now the head coach for the national team.

The Scorchers squad had a familiar look to it from the previous season. "To retain our core group of players has been really important for us and we're pleased everyone has decided to stay," Voges said. "With WA having such a strong presence in the Australian white ball teams it means a lot of our younger players will get more opportunities for the Scorchers, and many of those guys played for us last summer so I'm excited for them to build on that experience.

"We have wanted to be consistent with our squads across all three formats, so naming Mitch as captain was a good fit. He's an exciting leader and I'm sure the Scorchers fans are going to be happy."

Perth, who have won the title thrice already, will start their campaign on 20 December against Melbourne Stars.