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593 Players Nominated For BBL And WBBL Draft
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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BBL 2024: Perth Scorchers To Host Melbourne Stars In Season Opener On December 15
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WBBL 2024: Adelaide Strikers To Face Brisbane Heat In Opening Match On October 27
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South Africa All-rounder Marizanne Kapp Signs Up With Melbourne Stars On Three-year Deal
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Hobart Hurricanes To Make First Pick In WBBL Overseas Draft
Big Bash League Season: Hobart Hurricanes will get the chance to make the first pick in the overseas draft of the Women’s Big Bash League Season 10, set to happen later this year. The order of selections for all eight clubs has been determined via the draft Lottery, allowing them to assess the pool of player nominations and devise draft strategies with greater certainty.
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Qualified Mental Health Clinician: Pakistan have appointed David Reid as the mental performance coach of the senior men's team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA, the country's cricket board announced on Tuesday.
PCB Terminates Haris Rauf's Central Contract, Denies NOC To Play Foreign Leagues
The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf that dates from December 1, 2023, following his refusal to join Pakistan’s Test squad for the recent tour of Australia. Additionally, Rauf has been barred from obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in any foreign league until June 30, 2024.
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Meg Lanning: Meg Lanning, the former Australia captain and winner of multiple World Cups in white-ball cricket, has called for more Test matches in international women’s cricket. Her comments come ahead of Australia set to play their first-ever Test match against South Africa at the WACA in Perth in mid-February.
Marcus Stoinis Extends Contract With Melbourne Stars
South African T20 League: Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has extended his contract with the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL). The three-year extension secures his place with the Stars until the culmination of BBL16 in 2026-27, reinforcing his bond with the franchise.
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