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In a highly anticipated event, the Big Bash League (BBL) Draft for the upcoming season saw a star-studded lineup of overseas players being selected by the eight franchises. The draft, which took place on Sunday (September 1), featured a diverse pool of talent from 30 countries, including all the major cricketing nations and several emerging cricket nations.
Ben Duckett: The first overseas signing at the BBL|14 Draft
The Melbourne Stars secured the first pick in the draft and wasted no time in selecting England’s left-handed batter Ben Duckett. The Stars will be hoping Duckett can replicate his T20 Blast and The Hundred success in the BBL.
The Sydney Sixers, went for second choice, opted for the talented English cricketer James Vince, who was a retention pick for the franchise. The Melbourne Renegades, picking third, bolstered their squad with the signing of the dynamic England batter Laurie Evan.
The draft also saw the inclusion of several up-and-coming players, such as Jacob Bethell (England), Fabian Allen (West Indies) and Usama Mir (Pakistan), who will be looking to make their mark in the upcoming BBL season.
The pre-signed overseas players, who were not part of the draft pool, include Tom Curran (England), Colin Munro (New Zealand) and Ollie Pope (England). These players have committed their long-term futures to their respective franchises, showcasing the growing appeal of the BBL on the global stage.
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Overseas players selected in the BBL|14 Draft and their respective teams:
- Ben Duckett (Melbourne Stars, Platinum)
- James Vince (Sydney Sixers, Platinum, Retention Pick)
- Laurie Evans (Melbourne Renegades, Platinum)
- Lockie Ferguson (Sydney Thunder, Platinum)
- Shai Hope (Hobart Hurricanes, Platinum)
- Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers, Platinum)
- Jacob Bethell (Melbourne Renegades, Gold)
- Paul Walter (Brisbane Heat, Gold)
- Matthew Hurst (Perth Scorchers, Silver)
- Fabian Allen (Adelaide Strikers, Silver)
- Sherfane Rutherford (Sydney Thunder, Silver)
- Usama Mir (Melbourne Stars, Silver)
- Rishad Hossain (Hobart Hurricanes, Bronze)
- Tom Alsop (Brisbane Heat, Bronze)
- Keaton Jennings (Perth Scorchers, Bronze)
- Jafer Chohan (Sydney Sixers, Bronze)
Pre-signed overseas players for BBL 2024-25
- Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat, Platinum)
- Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers, Platinum)
- Tom Curran (Melbourne Stars, Platinum)
- Ollie Pope (Adelaide Strikers, Gold)
- Chris Jordan (Hobart Hurricanes, Platinum)
- Sam Billings (Sydney Thunder, Platinum)
- Akeal Hosein (Sydney Sixers, Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
- Tim Seifert (Melbourne Renegades, Gold)
The BBL 2024-25 Draft has set the stage for an exciting season ahead, with the overseas signings adding an extra layer of excitement and competitiveness to the tournament. Fans can look forward to witnessing some of the world’s best T20 cricketers showcasing their skills in the BBL, making it a must-watch event for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
