Leading a list of 23 foreign players selected by the eight teams on Thursday in Melbourne, Indian batting star Jemimah Rodrigues was retained by the Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Draft.
Along with fellow international players Chinelle Henry and Nadine de Klerk, Rodrigues, a Brisbane fan favourite, will rejoin the Heat, bolstering the team’s batting and all-around options for WBBL|10.
Along with England’s Heather Knight, the draft saw the addition of South African speedster Shabnim Ismail and Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu to the Sydney Thunder, creating a strong international trio.
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr and England’s Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers were exciting additions to the Sydney Sixers’ roster.
Along with South African sensation Laura Wolvaardt, Adelaide Strikers acquired a potent group in Sophie Ecclestone and Tammy Beaumont of England.
By selecting South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, England wicketkeeper Amy Jones, and emerging English talent Dani Gibson, the Melbourne Stars bolstered their core.
Sophie Devine of New Zealand, Paige Scholfield of England, and Chloe Tryon of South Africa were added to the Perth Scorchers’ firepower.
By selecting England’s Danni Wyatt, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, and Linsey Smith, the Hobart Hurricanes chose experience and adaptability.
In the meantime, the Melbourne Renegades selected dynamic English all-rounder Alice Capsey and West Indian power hitter Deandra Dottin.
WBBL Draft
First Round
Sophia Dunkley of the Sydney Sixers (Platinum)
Sophie E of the Adelaide Strikers (Platinum)
Amy Jones of the Melbourne Stars (Platinum)
Sophie Devine of the Perth Scorchers (Platinum)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge of the Hobart Hurricanes (Platinum)
Heather Knight of the Sydney Thunders (Platinum)
Deandra Dottin of the Melbourne Renegades (Platinum)
Jemimah Rodrigues, Brisbane Heats (Platinum)
Second Round
Platinum-winning Amelia Kerr of the Sydney Sixers
Laura Wolvarrdt of the Adelaide Strikers (Gold)
Marizanne Kapp of the Melbourne Stars (Platinum)
Paige Scholfield of the Perth Scorchers (Gold)
Brunt (Platinum) – Hobart Hurricanes – Natalie Sciver
Chamari Athapaththu of the Sydney Thunders (Platinum)
Alice Capsey of the Melbourne Renegades (Gold)
Third Round
Chinelle Henry of the Brisbane Heats (Silver)
Shabnim Ismail of the Sydney Thunders (Gold)
Hobart Hurricanes: Silver’s Linsey Smith
Chloe Tryon of the Perth Scorchers (Silver)
Melbourne Stars: Gold’s Dani Gibson
Fourth Round
Mady Villers of the Sydney Sixers (Bronze)
Tammy Beaumont of the Adelaide Strikers (Bronze)
Nadine de Klerk of the Brisbane Heats (Bronze)
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