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The excitement in the cricketing world has reached a fever pitch as the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) gears up for its much-anticipated draft auction. With 122 women players throwing their hats into the ring, the auction of the ninth WBBL promises high drama, fierce competition, and strategic manoeuvring as teams battle to secure the best talents for the upcoming season.
With the WBBL draft scheduled to kick off on Sunday at 3 pm AEST, the announcement of the nomination of 122 players adds a dynamic twist to the already soaring excitement levels among fans. Among the many illustrious names gracing the nomination list are some of the brightest stars in the women’s cricket fraternity.
A star-studded list of nominees
English skipper Heather Knight, known for her exceptional leadership skills and consistent performances, is set to be a major highlight of the draft. New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, renowned for her all-round prowess, is another name that has ignited curiosity among fans. The list also features India’s star all-rounder Jemimah Rodrigues, whose explosive batting and agile fielding have made her a fan favourite.
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However, it’s not just the established stars who are taking the spotlight. The nomination list also showcases a host of emerging talents who have already made a mark in the cricketing world. The likes of Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, and Amelia Kerr promise to infuse the league with youthful exuberance and exciting gameplay.
As the draft day approaches, all eyes are on the teams as they prepare to strategize and assemble their squads from this treasure trove of cricketing talent. The diversity of skills and playing styles among the nominated players presents an intriguing puzzle for team management.
Women’s Big Bash League Draft Nominations, Complete List:
- Georgia Adams, England
- Jahanara Alam, Bangladesh
- Aiman Anwar, Pakistan
- Emily Arlott, England
- Hollie Armitage, England
- Kaia Arua, Papua New Guinea
- Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka (Renegades)
- Hannah Baker, England
- Suzie Bates, New Zealand (Direct nomination)
- Tammy Beaumont, England (Direct nomination)
- Lauren Bell, England
- Bernadine Bezuidenhout, New Zealand
- Yastika Bhatia, India
- Harmanpreet Kaur, India (Renegades)
- Anneke Bosche, South Africa
- Maia Bouchier, England
- Tazmin Brits, South Africa
- Alice Capsey, England (Stars)
- Eden Carson, New Zealand
- Kary Chan, Hong Kong
- Shamilia Connell, West Indies
- Kate Cross, England
- Nida Dar, Pakistan
- Naomi Dattani, England
- Freya Davies, England
- Nadine de Klerk, South Africa (Heat)
- Laura Delany, Ireland
- Harleen Deol, India
- Annerie Dercksen, South Africa
- Sophie Devine, New Zealand (Scorchers)
- Deandra Dottin, West Indies (Strikers)
- Mignon du Preez, South Africa
- Sophia Dunkley, England
- Kate Ebrahim, New Zealand
- Afy Fletcher, West Indies
- Hurley Gala, India
- Katie George, England
- Richa Ghosh, India
- Dani Gibson, England
- Sarah Glenn, England
- Kirstie Gordon, England
- Maddy Green, New Zealand (Scorchers)
- Bess Heath, England (Stars)
- Chinelle Henry, West Indies
- Shabnim Ismail, South Africa (Renegades)
- Sinalo Jafta, South Africa
- Iram Javed, Pakistan
- Hayley Jensen, New Zealand (Hurricanes)
- Xara Jetly, New Zealand
- Sibona Jimmy, Papua New Guinea
- Fran Jonas, New Zealand
- Amy Jones, England
- Eve Jones, England (Renegades)
- Qiana Joseph, West Indies
- Sterre Kallis, Netherlands
- Marizanne Kapp, South Africa (Scorchers)
- Mannat Kashyap, India
- Leigh Kasperek, New Zealand
- Amanjot Kaur, India
- Marie Kelly, England
- Amelia Kerr, New Zealand (Heat)
- Jessica Kerr, New Zealand (Heat)
- Michaela Kirk, South Africa
- Masbata Klaas, South Africa
- Heather Knight, England (Thunder)
- Veda Krishnamurthy, India
- Emma Lamb, England
- Lizelle Lee, South Africa (Direct nomination)
- Katie Levick, England
- Gaby Lewis, Ireland
- Sune Luus, South Africa
- Rosemary Mair, New Zealand
- Abtaha Maqsood, Scotland
- Eliz-Mari Marx, South Africa
- Hayley Matthews, West Indies (Renegades)
- Nonkululeko Mlaba, South Africa
- Anisa Mohammed, West Indies
- Kalea Moore, England
- Fi Morris, England
- Mary-Anne Musonda, Zimbabwe
- Kelis Ndhlovu, Zimbabwe
- Tara Norris, USA
- Esha Oza, UAE
- Shikha Pandey, India
- Nensi Patel, New Zealand
- Shreyanka Patil, India
- Molly Penfold, New Zealand
- Orla Prendergast, Ireland
- Karishma Ramharack, West Indies
- Sneh Rana, India
- Jemimah Rodrigues, India (Stars)
- Tanya Ruma, Papua New Guinea
- Meghana Sabbineni, India
- Fatima Sana, Pakistan
- Theertha Satish, UAE
- Grace Scrivens, England
- Robyn Searle, South Africa
- Shakera Selman, West Indies
- Syeda Aroob Shah, Pakistan
- Deepti Sharma, India
- Meghna Singh, India
- Seren Smale, England
- Sophia Smale, England
- Bryony Smith, England
- Linsey Smith, England
- Lea Tahuhu, New Zealand (Thunder)
- Stafanie Taylor, West Indies (Strikers)
- Renuka Thakur, India
- Eleanor Threlkeld, England
- Isabel Toua, Papua New Guinea
- Chloe Tryon, South Africa (Thunder)
- Faye Tunnicliffe, South Africa
- Dane van Niekerk, South Africa
- Pooja Vastrakar, India (Heat)
- Mady Villiers, England
- Jess Watkin, New Zealand
- Lauren Winfield-Hill, England (Stars)
- Jane Winster, South Africa
- Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa (Strikers)
- Issy Wong, England (Hurricanes)
- Danni Wyatt, England (Heat)
- Radha Yadav, India
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