Below the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025/26, catch you all important information to know about the draft.
Cricket Australia has unveiled the first set of nominations for the 2025-26 BBL and WBBL drafts, with Pakistan’s pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbing the spotlight. The BBL 15 draft will be held on June 19, with Brisbane Heat holding the first pick.
Over 600 overseas players have expressed interest, but only 10 men and 10 women were part of the initial draft pool.
BBL 15 First Nominations (Men)
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan |
| Shadab Khan | Pakistan |
| Sam Curran | England |
| Alex Hales | England |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand |
| Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka |
| Shamar Joseph | West Indies |
BBL|15 Draft Order:
- Brisbane Heat
- Adelaide Strikers
- Melbourne Renegades
- Perth Scorchers
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Sydney Sixers
- Melbourne Stars
- Sydney Thunder
WBBL 11 First Nominations (Women)
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Jemimah Rodrigues | India |
| Shikha Pandey | India |
| Sophie Ecclestone | England |
| Heather Knight | England |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | England |
| Lauren Bell | England |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies |
| Fatima Sana | Pakistan |
| Shabnim Ismail | South Africa |
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa |
WBBL 11 Draft Order:
- Sydney Sixers
- Adelaide Strikers
- Melbourne Stars
- Perth Scorchers
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Sydney Thunder
- Melbourne Renegades
- Brisbane Heat
Each team must draft at least three overseas players, including any pre-signed players, using picks across four salary bands (Platinum to Bronze). The third round will proceed in reverse order.
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