Brisbane Heat Retains Jemimah Rodrigues in WBBL Draft 2023

WBBL Draft Highlights

In Melbourne on June 19, Australian cricket fans were thrilled as Indian star Jemimah Rodrigues was retained by Brisbane Heat during the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Draft. This event saw eight franchises select from a pool of 23 international players.

Rodrigues, who has garnered a strong fan base in Brisbane, will be rejoining the Heat alongside international talents Chinelle Henry and Nadine de Klerk, enhancing the team's batting and all-round capabilities for WBBL|10.

Notably, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu and South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail have signed with Sydney Thunder, joining forces with England's Heather Knight to create a powerful international lineup.

The Sydney Sixers have also made significant additions, bringing in England's Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers, along with New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr.

Adelaide Strikers have strengthened their squad with the inclusion of England's Sophie Ecclestone and Tammy Beaumont, as well as South African Laura Wolvaardt.

Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have added England wicketkeeper Amy Jones, South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, and promising English player Dani Gibson to their roster.

Perth Scorchers have ramped up their lineup with New Zealand's Sophie Devine, England's Paige Scholfield, and South African Chloe Tryon.

Hobart Hurricanes opted for seasoned players, securing England's Danni Wyatt, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, and Linsey Smith.

Lastly, Melbourne Renegades have drafted West Indian powerhouse Deandra Dottin and the dynamic English all-rounder Alice Capsey.

WBBL Draft – Round 1

Sydney Sixers – Sophia Dunkley (Platinum)

Adelaide Strikers – Sophie Ecclestone (Platinum)

Melbourne Stars – Amy Jones (Platinum)

Perth Scorchers – Sophie Devine (Platinum)

Hobart Hurricanes – Danni Wyatt (Platinum)

Sydney Thunder – Heather Knight (Platinum)

Melbourne Renegades – Deandra Dottin (Platinum)

Brisbane Heat – Jemimah Rodrigues (Platinum)

Round 2

Sydney Sixers – Amelia Kerr (Platinum)

Adelaide Strikers – Laura Wolvaardt (Gold)

Melbourne Stars – Marizanne Kapp (Platinum)

Perth Scorchers – Paige Scholfield (Gold)

Hobart Hurricanes – Natalie Sciver-Brunt (Platinum)

Sydney Thunder – Chamari Athapaththu (Platinum)

Melbourne Renegades – Alice Capsey (Gold)

Round 3

Brisbane Heat – Chinelle Henry (Silver)

Sydney Thunder – Shabnim Ismail (Gold)

Hobart Hurricanes – Linsey Smith (Silver)

Perth Scorchers – Chloe Tryon (Silver)

Melbourne Stars – Dani Gibson (Gold)

Round 4

Sydney Sixers – Mady Villiers (Bronze)

Adelaide Strikers – Tammy Beaumont (Bronze)

Brisbane Heat – Nadine de Klerk (Bronze).