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593 players nominated for BBL and WBBL draft
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593 Players Nominated For BBL And WBBL Draft

By IANS News August 28, 2024 • 12:18 PM View: 675
Big Bash League: Cricket Australia (CA) announced the full list of overseas players who have nominated for the upcoming BBL 14 and WBBL 10 drafts. A total of 593 players including 432 men and 161 women representing 30 countries, have thrown their hats into the ring, hoping to be picked up by the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) franchises.

The men's draft is headlined by some of the most electrifying fast bowlers in the world, including England’s Jofra Archer and Pakistan’s Haris Rauf. South African quick Lungi Ngidi is another high-profile name in the draft pool, joined by his compatriots Tabraiz Shamsi, a top-ranked T20 bowler, and opener Reeza Hendricks.

For the women’s draft, England’s Kate Cross and Lauren Filer, both available for the entire season, stand out among the nominees. South African speedster Shabnim Ismail, who can be retained by the Hobart Hurricanes, adds to the list of marquee players available for selection. With full availability, Ismail is set to be one of the most sought-after picks.

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