The BBL and WBBL Overseas Player Drafts have been confirmed for Sunday, September 3, with Cricket Australia unveiling the order the selections for the two events.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural BBL Draft, the concept has been introduced for the corresponding women’s competition ahead of its ninth edition.
The order of selections for both Drafts has been determined by a weighted lottery, where clubs that missed out on finals last season were drawn earlier. The Melbourne Stars received Pick 1 for the BBL Draft, while the Sydney Thunder were drawn first in the women’s competition.
The Drafts will feature four rounds, each with differing categories of players for the clubs to choose from:
Round 1 – Platinum only
Round 2 – Platinum and Gold
Round 3 – Gold and Silver
Round 4 – Silver and Bronze
Clubs will be required to pass in at least one round and must select at least two players during the Draft. The eight franchises also have the ability to trade picks, which could change the order of selection before the Draft.
Player nominations will be released in the coming weeks.
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“The confirmation of the order of selections for both Drafts is a key step for list managers and high-performance staff as they continue to shape their strategy for the coming seasons,” Alistair Dobson, CA’s General Manager of Big Bash Leagues, said in a statement.
“With two Drafts and the ability to trade Draft picks, it will be a busy and exciting time for all Clubs ahead.
“Some of the world’s best cricketers have already nominated for this year’s WBBL and BBL Drafts, we look forward to announcing their nominations as well as the players who are elevated to the Platinum List over the course of the next month.”
Both events will be broadcast on Foxtel and streaming platform Kayo on Sunday, September 3, with the WBBL Draft kicking off at 3pm AEST followed by the BBL Draft at 4.30pm AEST.
BBL Draft Lottery Results
Pick 1: Melbourne Stars
Pick 2: Strikers
Pick 3: Hobart Hurricanes
Pick 4: Melbourne Renegades
Pick 5: Sydney Thunder
Pick 6: Sydney Sixers
Pick 7: Brisbane Heat
Pick 8: Perth Scorchers
WBBL Draft Lottery Results
Pick 1: Sydney Thunder
Pick 2: Melbourne Renegades
Pick 3: Perth Scorchers
Pick 4: Melbourne Stars
Pick 5: Hobart Hurricanes
Pick 6: Brisbane Heat
Pick 7: Sydney Sixers
Pick 8: Adelaide Strikers
