But he won’t just be spinning a web and laying strong top-order foundations.
The Blues have announced Aravinthan will take the reins as coach, succeeding Gino Saracino in the role after three seasons at the helm.
Aravinthan compiled 478 runs and snared 21 wickets last season in a campaign that saw him claim the league’s highest individual playing honour by two votes, helping Numurkah to finals for the first time in three seasons.
“Rags has been an incredible addition to the club over the past three seasons,” the club said in a statement.
“Alongside his outstanding on-field performances, Rags brings extensive coaching experience from the UK, and we can’t wait to see what he can achieve with our playing group moving forward.
“The club would also like to acknowledge and thank Gino Saracino for all of his hard work and dedication over the past two years, and we wish him all the best for the future.”
Post his Lightfoot Medal win in March, the Blues’ import signalled that while a decision to go on would be mulled over during the off-season, a desire to make his return to the club remained, with Numurkah rising from back-to-back finals heartbreak to a third-place finish.
It bowed out of finals at the first hurdle to Karramomus by six wickets.
“It’s been a huge improvement, how we’ve bonded as a side,” Aravinthan said.
“I know we didn’t make it to the semis or grand finals, but when you consider that improvement and just making it to finals, for me looking at the entire season and how we’ve gelled has meant a lot.”
Elsewhere, Nagambie appears to be the only club on the hunt for a senior coach, with Zac Winter-Irving not proceeding into next season citing work reasons, but indicating his desire to play on.
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