BBL Draft Live: Complete Coverage and Insights for 2024-25 Season

BBL Draft: Live Coverage and Insights for the 2024-25 Season

Welcome to the exciting live coverage of the BBL Draft for the 2024-25 season! As the action unfolds, teams across the league will be making crucial decisions to fill their overseas player slots. Today, every club must sign at least two players, and they will also allocate their pre-draft signings to specific rounds. This process is essential for shaping the teams, and I’m here to guide you through it.

Now that we've had a moment to absorb it all, there’s a lot to unpack from both drafts. We'll be diving into the details soon, but some picks have really stood out.

Which team do you think nailed 👏the BBL draft? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Here's a simplified breakdown of the BBL 14 squads for the 2024-25 season:

Adelaide Strikers: Key players include Alex Carey, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, and Fabian Allen. They also have Ollie Pope from England.

Squad: James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Chris Lynn, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Poe (England), Alex Ross, D'Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald, Jamie Overton (England), Fabian Allen (West Indies).

Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro and Tom Alsop lead the charge, with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne providing strong support.

Squad: Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro (New Zealand), Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vidler, Paul Walter (England), Tom Alsop (England).

Hobart Hurricanes: The team boasts players like Shai Hope, Chris Jordan, and Matthew Wade.

Squad: Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan (England), Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Mac Wright, Shai Hope (West Indies).

Melbourne Renegades: They feature experienced players such as Nathan Lyon, Laurie Evans, and Jacob Bethell

Squad: Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O'Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert (New Zealand), Will Sutherland, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa, Laurie Evans (England), Jacob Bethell (England).

Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell is the star, with Tom Curran and Ben Duckett adding international flavor.

Squad: Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran (England), Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Ben Duckett (England), Usama Mir (Pakistan).

Perth Scorchers: Mitch Marsh leads a strong squad that includes Keaton Jennings and young talent Matthew Hurst.

Squad: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen (New Zealand), Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Matt Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner,, Matthew Hurst (England), Keaton Jennings (England).

Sydney Sixers: Steve Smith headlines, along with Jafer Chohan and Akeal Hosein from the West Indies.

Squad: Sean Abbott, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Akeal Hosein (West Indies), Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, James Vince (England), Jafer Chohan (England)

Sydney Thunder: David Warner is the key figure, supported by Sam Billings and Lockie Ferguson.

Squad: Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (England), Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies).

This summary keeps things simple and highlights the major players in each squad for the BBL 14 season.

Here's Matt Roller's take on Jafer Chohan:

"Jafer Chohan has put in plenty of work with Amar Rashid, Adil Rashid’s brother. He picked up 17 wickets for Yorkshire in the Blast this season, but his selection still surprised many since he hasn’t played a single match in the Hundred. He’s a leg-spinner who relies more on top spinners and googlies than big turns."

Here's how the action unfolded:

• 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

This sums up the latest picks, where teams have locked in their key players and made some strategic pre-signs to build a solid foundation for the season ahead.

Draft Recap

• Pick 31 - Perth Scorchers: Keaton Jennings, the steady left-handed opener, comes as a bit of a surprise pick.
  
  
• Pick 30 - Brisbane Heat: Tom Alsop, another young English talent, gets the nod and heads to Brisbane.
  
  
• Pick 29 - Adelaide Strikers: Pass. The Strikers are satisfied with their selections for the day.
  
  
• Pick 28 - Hobart Hurricanes: Rishad Hossain, the Bangladesh leg-spinner, gets a call-up. An interesting move by Ricky Ponting and his team.
  
  
• Pick 27 - Sydney Thunder: Pass. Thunder wrap up their draft early.
  
  
• Pick 26 - Melbourne Renegades: Pass. They decide to sit this one out.
  
  
• Pick 25 - Melbourne Stars: Pass. Stars are content with their picks and are done for the day.
  
  
• Pick 24 - Melbourne Stars: Usama Mir, the Pakistan leg-spinner, makes his return to the Stars.
  
  
• Pick 23 - Melbourne Renegades: Tim Seifert, a pre-signed player, could be a valuable addition.
  
  
• Pick 22 - Sydney Thunder: Sherfane Rutherford, the powerful West Indian left-hander, joins the Thunder.
  
  
• Pick 21 - Hobart Hurricanes: Pass. Another skip from the Hurricanes in this round.
  
  
• Pick 20 - Adelaide Strikers: Fabian Allen, the West Indian all-rounder, fits into Tim Paine’s plans for the Strikers.
  
  
• Pick 19 - Brisbane Heat: Pass. Brisbane decides to pass on this pick.
  
  
• Pick 18 - Perth Scorchers: Matthew Hurst, a young English keeper-batter, is a bit of a left-field pick by the Scorchers.
  
  
• Pick 17 - Sydney Sixers: Pass. The Sixers opt to leave this pick on the table.

Round Two Highlights

• Adelaide Strikers: Ollie Pope (pre-sign) adds strength to their lineup.
  
  
• Brisbane Heat: Paul Walter joins the team, bringing a fresh energy.
  
  
• Hobart Hurricanes: Chris Jordan (pre-sign) is ready to deliver with his pace and precision.
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades: Jacob Bethell, a promising young talent, is in the mix.
  
  
• Melbourne Stars: Tom Curran (pre-sign) continues his journey with the Stars.
  
  
• Perth Scorchers: Passed this round, conserving their options.
  
  
• Sydney Sixers: Akeal Hosein (pre-sign) returns, solidifying their spin attack.
  
  
• Sydney Thunder: Sam Billings (pre-sign) is back to add power to their batting lineup.

Here’s how round one shaped up:

• Adelaide Strikers: Picked Jamie Overton.
  
  
• Brisbane Heat: Went with Colin Munro, their pre-signed player.
  
  
• Hobart Hurricanes: Selected Shai Hope.
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades: Added Laurie Evans.
  
  
• Melbourne Stars: Choose Ben Duckett.
  
  
• Perth Scorchers: Opted for Finn Allen, their pre-signed player.
  
  
• Sydney Sixers: Retained James Vince.
  
  
• Sydney Thunder: Picked Lockie Ferguson.

The BBL draft will happen soon.
Please stay tuned for the BBL draft, which will happen quickly. Many wonderful tales from the WBBL.

Here’s how the WBBL draft turned out:

• Hobart Hurricanes: Added Danni Wyatt, Chloe Tryon, and Lizelle Lee to their lineup.
  
  
• Sydney Sixers: Picked up Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr, and Hollie Armitage.
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades: Brought in Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, and Alice Capsey.
  
  
• Melbourne Stars: Signed Deepti Sharma, Marizanne Kapp, and Yastika Bhatia.
  
  
• Sydney Thunder: Secured Heather Knight, Shabnim Ismail, Chamari Athapaththu, and Georgia Adams.
  
  
• Adelaide Strikers: Chose Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, and Orla Prendergast.
  
  
• Brisbane Heat: Selected Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, and Nadine de Klerk.
  
  
• Perth Scorchers: Kept Sophie Devine, added Amy Jones, and brought in Hemalatha Dayalan.

Here's how round four went:

• Adelaide Strikers: Picked Orla Prendergast, bringing in a fresh talent.
  
  
• Brisbane Heat: Went with Nadine de Klerk to strengthen their team.
  
  
• Hobart Hurricanes: Decided to skip their pick this round.
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades: I chose to sit this one out too.
  
  
• Melbourne Stars: Also passed for this round.
  
  
• Perth Scorchers: Stuck with Hemalatha Dayalan, keeping their earlier choice.
  
  
• Sydney Sixers: Added Holly Armitage to their squad.
  
  
• Sydney Thunder: Selected Georgia Adams, a smart move for their team.

Round three wrapped up with some notable moves:

• Adelaide Strikers: Pre-signed Smriti Mandhana, keeping a strong presence.
  
  
• Brisbane Heat: Passed on this round.
  
  
• Hobart Hurricanes: Added Lizelle Lee, another pre-sign, to their roster.
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades: Snagged Alice Capsey, adding versatility.
  
  
• Melbourne Stars: Picked up Yastika Bhatia, strengthening their squad.
  
  
• Perth Scorchers: Went with Hemalatha Dayalan, a solid choice.
  
  
• Sydney Sixers: Also chose to pass this round.
  
  
• Sydney Thunder: Locked in Chamari Athapaththu as a pre-sign, adding firepower.

That wraps up the second round. Here's a quick look at the picks:

• Adelaide Strikers: Passed on this round.
  
  
• Brisbane Heat: Shikha Pandey joins the team.
  
  
• Hobart Hurricanes: Chloe Tryon is the new addition.
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades: Locked in Hayley Matthews as a pre-sign.
  
  
• Melbourne Stars: Marizanne Kapp, also a pre-sign, will be a big player with a three-year deal.
  
  
• Perth Scorchers: Welcomes Amy Jones.
  
  
• Sydney Sixers: Added Amelia Kerr as their pre-signed talent.
  
  
• Sydney Thunder: Shabnim Ismail strengthens their lineup.

Round Two: Exciting Picks

• Hobart Hurricanes: Chloe Tryon
  The talented South African all-rounder is moving from the Sydney Sixers to join the Hurricanes this year.

• Sydney Sixers: Amelia Kerr
  The Sixers lock in their pre-signed star, Amelia Kerr, bringing her into their lineup.

• Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews
  The Renegades secure Hayley Matthews, with their pre-signed pick solidifying their round two strategy.

• Melbourne Stars: Marizanne Kapp
  The Stars bring in Marizanne Kapp, a powerhouse player with a three-year deal already in place. Her presence promises big things for the team.

Round one is complete, and it’s been quite eventful. Here's a quick recap:

• Adelaide Strikers picked Laura Wolvaardt
  
  
• Brisbane Heat went with Jemimah Rodrigues
  
  
• Hobart Hurricanes secured Danni Wyatt
  
  
• Melbourne Renegades chose Deandra Dottin
  
  
• Melbourne Stars selected Deepti Sharma
  
  
• Perth Scorchers picked Sophie Devine
  
  
• Sydney Sixers took Sophie Ecclestone
  
  
• Sydney Thunder retained Heather Knight

Some intriguing strategies are already in play!

Pick 4: The Melbourne Stars select Deepti Sharma, the talented all-rounder from India, bringing more strength to their squad.

Pick 3: The Melbourne Renegades pick Deandra Dottin, who will join her West Indies teammate Hayley Matthews on the team.

Hobart Hurricanes: They go for Heather Knight next. Will the Sydney Thunder retain her? Yes, they will! The Hurricanes will have to choose again.

Hobart Hurricanes: This time they pick Laura Wolvaardt, but the Adelaide Strikers decide to retain her as well. The Hurricanes are really testing those retentions!

Hobart Hurricanes: Now they choose Danni Wyatt, and the Perth Scorchers decide not to retain her. Wyatt is heading to the Hurricanes! What an exciting start with lots of strategy involved.

Pick 1 goes to the Hobart Hurricanes, and they've chosen Sophie Ecclestone. The Sydney Sixers used their retention pick, so the Hurricanes are up again.

We're almost set to begin. Just a quick reminder: the Hobart Hurricanes will have the first pick in the WBBL draft.

Understanding the BBL Draft Process

This year, each team in the BBL had the opportunity to pre-sign one overseas player before the draft. Some teams opted for multi-year deals, securing top talent for the long term. For example, the Adelaide Strikers have added Ollie Pope, while the Brisbane Heat signed Colin Munro. These pre-signings set the stage for today’s draft, where clubs will complete their rosters.

Key Players to Watch in the BBL Draft

As we follow the live BBL Draft, certain players and strategies will be key. The Adelaide Strikers, with Ollie Pope already in their ranks, might look for a strong all-rounder. Having secured Colin Munro, the Brisbane Heat could focus on a dynamic bowler. Each team’s needs are different, and availability plays a big role. I think teams will have to be strategic, especially with player schedules and international commitments.

BBL Draft Live: The Action Begins

The draft starts at 3 pm AEST, with the WBBL Draft happening first, followed immediately by the BBL Draft. The atmosphere is electric, and I can already sense the anticipation. Teams are ready to announce their picks, and fans like us are eager to see who will join their favorite clubs.

Here is Live: BBL 2024 Draft Live Stream

FAQs: What You Need to Know About the BBL Draft

1. What is the BBL Draft? The BBL Draft is a process where teams select overseas players to fill their squads for the upcoming season. Each team needs to sign at least two players during the draft.

2. How does the BBL Draft work? Teams can pre-sign one overseas player before the draft. During the draft, they must complete their rosters by selecting additional players.

3. When does the BBL Draft start? The BBL Draft starts at 3 pm AEST, following the WBBL Draft.

4. Why is player availability important in the BBL Draft? Player availability is crucial because it determines whether a player can participate in the entire season. Teams must consider international commitments and player schedules.
   
   Also Read: BBL 2024: Draft Date, Picks, and Everything You Need to Know
   
   
   

Final Thoughts on the BBL Draft

The BBL Draft is more than just a selection process; it’s a strategic game that will shape the entire season. As the draft unfolds, I’ll be keeping a close eye on each pick, analyzing how they fit into the teams’ strategies. This draft sets the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating BBL season, and I’m thrilled to be part of this journey with you.

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