Brisbane Heat will get first access to the elite international talent available in the KFC BBL|15 Draft after drawing the coveted Pick One in the draft lottery.
Sydney Sixers landed Pick One in the Weber WBBL|11 Draft giving them the opportunity to significantly bolster their roster and get a jump in the race for this year’s title.
The KFC BBL|15 and Weber WBBL|11 drafts will be held on Thursday, June 19. The earlier timing will assist Clubs in their planning and recruitment ahead of the upcoming season.
The portal for overseas players to nominate for the drafts will open on April 28.
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The Lottery determines the order of selections in Rounds One, Two and Four of the Draft. Round Three is conducted in reverse order. The full Draft orders are below.
The BBL|15 Draft order is:
- Brisbane Heat
- Adelaide Strikers
- Melbourne Renegades
- Perth Scorchers
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Sydney Sixers
- Melbourne Stars
- Sydney Thunder
The WBBL|11 Draft order is:
- Sydney Sixers
- Adelaide Strikers
- Melbourne Stars
- Perth Scorchers
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Sydney Thunder
- Melbourne Renegades
- Brisbane Heat
Both the WBBL|11 and BBL|15 Draft Lotteries were conducted via two draws. Picks 1-4 for each Draft were drawn from teams that did not participate in last season’s Finals, with Finalists then drawn for Picks 5-8.
Clubs may select up to four overseas players in the Draft. This is inclusive of any pre-signed, multi-year international player – these players must be allocated to a Draft pick during the event, commensurate with the player’s salary band. The fourth player selected becomes the club’s first overseas replacement player.
The Draft Lotteries were conducted by TPAL Australia in the presence of Club General Managers and League officials.
Both drafts will be broadcast by Seven, 7plus, Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:
“The intrigue surrounding recruitment of international stars for the BBL|15 and WBBL|11 will intensify after the announcement of the lottery draft orders for the forthcoming season.
“We’re confident the draft will again deliver fantastic international talent to both leagues with the Brisbane Heat (BBL) and Sydney Sixers (WBBL) getting the first chance to land the best possible overseas signing.
“We’re confident bringing the draft date forward will ensure greater certainty for Clubs as they build their squads in the lead-up to another highly competitive season.”
Name of Author: Cricket Australia
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