The Big Bash League (BBL) season 15 Draft is just around the corner, and guess what? Pakistan’s stars are ready to light it up Down Under.
Pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi and the ever-reliable Mohammad Rizwan are among the big names from Pakistan who’ve thrown their hats into the ring for BBL Season 15’s player draft, which is set for June 19.
Pakistan’s Power Pack
Joining Shaheen and Rizwan in the draft pool are Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan, giving the draft a strong Pakistani flavor. These four aren’t just crowd favorites — they’re game-changers, and their presence in the draft signals some serious intent.
What makes it even better for the Aussie T20 league? The gap in Pakistan’s international schedule from November to February opens the door for these players to be fully available. That’s a golden ticket for BBL franchises looking to secure reliable, top-tier overseas stars.
600+ Players, One Goal: Make the Cut
This year’s BBL draft promises to be the most competitive yet, with over 600 overseas players registering. It’s a blockbuster list, and the competition is fierce.
Brisbane Heat, who hold the No. 1 pick, will get the first shot at snapping up a superstar. And with names like England’s Sam Curran and Alex Hales, New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera, and West Indies quick Shamar Joseph also in the mix, teams have some serious thinking to do.
WBBL Draft: Fatima Sana Joins Elite Company
Let’s not forget the women’s side of the action! The WBBL 11 draft is running alongside the men’s, and Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana is flying the flag.
She’ll be rubbing shoulders in the draft with the likes of Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge from England; Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey from India; South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail and Chloe Tryon; and West Indies powerhouse Deandra Dottin.
What’s Next?
The full draft list and player availability for the BBL 15 are expected to be revealed in the coming days. But one thing’s for sure — the anticipation is already buzzing.
Will Shaheen find a new BBL home? Can Rizwan slot in as a game-changer? Will Fatima Sana make history in the WBBL? We’ll have to wait until June 19 to find out. But until then, buckle up — Big Bash fever is officially ON.
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