September 5, 2024

2024 WBBL and BBL Draft: Full Picks, Teams, and Squads Overview

Forty-nine players from across the globe have secured their places on Big Bash League club lists at WBBL and BBL drafts.

A pair of English superstars were secured first in each event, with spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone and batter Ben Duckett headlining the WBBL and BBL Drafts, respectively.

Ecclestone’s selection unfolded dramatically as she became the first of three players chosen by the Hobart Hurricanes with the prized Pick 1, only for each to be retained by their previous clubs. Ecclestone will again don the Sydney Sixers jersey, while fellow early picks Heather Knight (Sydney Thunder) and Laura Wolvaardt (Adelaide Strikers) also returned to their respective teams for the WBBL.

After three unsuccessful attempts, the Hurricanes finally secured Danni Wyatt at the Platinum level. Other first-round picks included Deandra Dottin (Melbourne Renegades), Deepti Sharma (Melbourne Stars), Jemimah Rodrigues (Brisbane Heat), and Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers).

The BBL Draft saw batters take center stage early on. Ben Duckett was snapped up by the Melbourne Stars, followed by James Vince returning to the Sydney Sixers via a Retention Pick. 

Laurie Evans moved to the Melbourne Renegades, while Shai Hope joined the Hobart Hurricanes. Pre-signed players Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat) and Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers) were also allocated as Round 1 picks. Meanwhile, the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers made their first selections with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson and all-rounder Jamie Overton, respectively.

Across both drafts, all 16 pre-signed players were assigned to teams, with four retention picks activated, preventing rivals from securing top overseas talent.

Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager of Big Bash Leagues, praised the recruitment process: “The League congratulates and welcomes the 49 overseas players selected by the eight clubs in the Drafts. The Big Bash remains a premier destination for the world’s best players, as demonstrated by the quality of nominations and the outstanding talent recruited today. We thank all players and their agents who participated in this year’s Drafts.

“We also congratulate and thank our clubs on the preparation for the event and the quality of lists they have compiled, and to Seven and Foxtel for their hard work in bringing the Drafts to life.”

WBBL 2024 Draft Results

• Sophie Ecclestone – Sydney Sixers (Platinum, Retention Pick)
• Heather Knight – Sydney Thunder (Platinum, Retention Pick)
• Laura Wolvaardt – Adelaide Strikers (Platinum, Retention Pick)
• Danni Wyatt – Hobart Hurricanes (Platinum)
• Deandra Dottin – Melbourne Renegades (Platinum)
• Deepti Sharma – Melbourne Stars (Platinum)
• Jemimah Rodrigues – Brisbane Heat (Platinum)
• Sophie Devine – Perth Scorchers (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Chloe Tryon – Hobart Hurricanes (Gold)
• Amelia Kerr – Sydney Sixers (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Hayley Matthews – Melbourne Renegades (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Marizanne Kapp – Melbourne Stars (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Shabnim Ismail – Sydney Thunder (Platinum)
• Shikha Pandey – Brisbane Heat (Gold)
• Amy Jones – Perth Scorchers (Gold)
• Hemalatha Dayalan – Perth Scorchers (Silver)
• Alice Capsey – Melbourne Renegades (Gold)
• Chamari Athapaththu – Sydney Thunder (Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
• Yastika Bhatia – Melbourne Stars (Silver)
• Smriti Mandhana – Adelaide Strikers (Silver, Pre-Signed Player)
• Lizelle Lee – Hobart Hurricanes (Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
• Hollie Armitage – Sydney Sixers (Bronze)
• Orla Prendergast – Adelaide Strikers (Bronze)
• Georgia Adams – Sydney Thunder (Bronze)
• Nadeine De Klerk – Brisbane Heat (Bronze, Pre-Signed Player)

WBBL 2024 Draft Summary by Team

• Hobart Hurricanes: Danni Wyatt, Chloe Tryon, Lizelle Lee
• Sydney Sixers: Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr, Hollie Armitage
• Melbourne Renegades: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Alice Capsey
• Melbourne Stars: Deepti Sharma, Marizanne Kapp, Yastika Bhatia
• Sydney Thunder: Heather Knight, Shabnim Ismail, Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Adams
• Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, Orla Prendergast
• Brisbane Heat: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, Nadeine De Klerk
• Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Amy Jones, Hemalatha Dayalan

BBL 2024 Draft Results

• 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)
• Colin Munro – Brisbane Heat (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Finn Allen – Perth Scorchers (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Tom Curran – Melbourne Stars (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Jacob Bethell – Melbourne Renegades (Gold)
• Ollie Pope – Adelaide Strikers (Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
• Chris Jordan – Hobart Hurricanes (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Sam Billings – Sydney Thunder (Platinum, Pre-Signed Player)
• Paul Walter – Brisbane Heat (Gold)
• Akeal Hosein – Sydney Sixers (Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
• Matthew Hurst – Perth Scorchers (Silver)
• Fabian Allen – Adelaide Strikers (Silver)
• Sherfane Rutherford – Sydney Thunder (Silver)
• Tim Seifert – Melbourne Renegades (Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
• 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)

BBL 2024 Draft Summary by Team

• Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Tom Curran (pre-signed), Usama Mir
• Melbourne Renegades: Laurie Evans, Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert (pre-signed)
• Sydney Thunder: Lockie Ferguson, Sam Billings (pre-signed), Sherfane Rutherford
• Hobart Hurricanes: Shai Hope, Chris Jordan (pre-signed), Rishad Hossain
• Adelaide Strikers: Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope (pre-signed), Fabian Allen
• Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro (pre-signed), Paul Walter
• Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen (pre-signed), Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings
• Sydney Sixers: James Vince (retained), Akeal Hosein (pre-signed), Jafer Chohan