WBBL and BBL Drafts 2024 Highlights

The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 draft has successfully concluded, with Indian players Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues selected in the first round by Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat, respectively. Danni Wyatt was the first overall pick by Hobart Hurricanes, while other notable selections included Sophie Ecclestone and Heather Knight. In total, 161 players from 23 countries were nominated, featuring a significant representation from England and India. The WBBL season is set to begin on October 27, with the men's Big Bash League (BBL) draft following shortly after. In the BBL draft, Melbourne Stars selected Ben Duckett as the first pick, and Shai Hope was drafted by the Hobart Hurricanes due to his recent performance surge. The BBL season starts on December 15, showcasing the expanding global talent pool in T20 cricket.