Carberry aims for Scorchers hat-trick

Former England Test batsman Michael Carberry has set his sights on leading the Perth Scorchers to a third straight KFC Big Bash League title, saying the team shouldn't be scared to talk up their chances of creating history.

Carberry played a key role for the Scorchers in last season's title success, scoring 266 runs at an average of 44.33.

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The 35-year-old has been lured back to Perth for another campaign, and he's keen to help the team become the first franchise to win a hat-trick of BBL titles.

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"I think it should drive everybody. I'm certainly driven by it," Carberry said on Tuesday.

"I'm not scared to talk about it. It's a wonderful opportunity that not many teams have - to make some history.

"I certainly want to try to take it on and see how we go."

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The Scorchers will be bolstered by the inclusion of Test squad members Adam Voges, Shaun Marsh, and Nathan Coulter-Nile for their BBL opener against the Adelaide Strikers in Perth on Monday.

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All-rounder Mitch Marsh, who experienced soreness in the recent Test win over the West Indies, is also a chance to play.

But with the quartet set to return to Test duties after that, the Scorchers will have to dig deep into their reserves.

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Carberry will be heavily relied upon to give the Scorchers a solid platform to work with at the top of the order.

The left-hander hasn't played a competitive match since September, but is confident some long workouts in the nets will leave him in good shape for the start of the tournament.

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Scorchers coach Justin Langer revealed the player group overwhelmingly voted for Carberry to be lured back this summer.

"It's the highest compliment you can have as a cricketer," Carberry said.

"I formed a wonderful relationship with all of them last year. We really bonded as a squad.

"It's a hard-working set-up, but there is that brotherhood to it as well. For me, it was the easiest question I've ever been asked as to whether I wanted to come back."

The Scorchers have also signed star England all-rounder David Willey to further bolster their bowling and batting stocks.

And with star left-arm quick Jason Behrendorff (back) declared fit for the tournament, the Scorchers fancy their chances of going all the way.