Full Squads Revealed: All Picks From The BBL And WBBL 2025 Drafts

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Full Squads Revealed: All Picks From The BBL And WBBL 2025 Drafts

The BBL 2025 overseas draft had some big surprises, with Pakistani players stealing the spotlight. Shaheen Afridi made history as the No. 1 overall pick and was one of seven Pakistani players chosen.

Seven Pakistani Players Make BBL 2025 Draft History

Brisbane Heat picked Shaheen, one of the world’s top fast bowlers. It’s the first time he’s available for the full BBL season, and the Heat didn’t miss the chance to sign him.

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Shaheen Afridi will join Brisbane Heat’s strong pace team with Spencer Johnson, Michael Neser, and Xavier Bartlett. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars kept Haris Rauf. The Adelaide Strikers tried to pick Rauf with the second pick, but the Stars stopped it.

Full Squads Revealed: All Picks From The BBL And WBBL 2025 Drafts

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Rauf is a fan favorite and one of the most exciting bowlers in the BBL. Pakistan’s wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan was picked at No. 4 by the Melbourne Renegades, surprising many since they already have Tim Seifert.

Adelaide Strikers picked Luke Wood at No. 3. Sam Curran went to Sixers, and Thunder kept Lockie Ferguson. Scorchers and Hurricanes pre-signed Finn Allen and Chris Jordan. Renegades picked USA all-rounder Hassan Khan at No. 11. Thunder took Shadab Khan at No. 12. Hurricanes got Rishad Hossain at No. 13 and added Rehan Ahmed later for spin depth.

Laurie Evans and David Payne rejoined the Perth Scorchers. Hasan Ali was picked by Adelaide Strikers in round three. Tom Alsop returned to the Brisbane Heat, and Jafer Chohan is back with the Sixers.

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Here’s the full list of players signed by the clubs at the BBL Draft 2025:

Adelaide Strikers: Luke Wood, Jamie Overton, Hasan Ali

Brisbane Heat: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Colin Munro, Tom Alsop

Hobart Hurricanes: Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Rehan Ahmed

Melbourne Renegades: Mohammad Rizwan, Hassan Khan, Tim Seifert

Melbourne Stars: Haris Rauf, Tom Curran, Joe Clarke

Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Laurie Evans, David Payne

Sydney Sixers: Sam Curran, Babar Azam, Jafer Chohan

Sydney Thunder: Lockie Ferguson, Shadab Khan, Sam Billings

Full Squads Revealed: All Picks From The BBL And WBBL 2025 Drafts

England and South Africa Players Dominate Selections In WBBL 2025

Sydney Sixers shocked many by choosing England batter Sophia Dunkley as the No. 1 pick in the WBBL draft.

The WBBL draft had surprises. Renegades lost Hayley Matthews to injury, and Hurricanes pre-signed Nat Sciver-Brunt. Stars tried to pick Jemimah Rodrigues and Danni Wyatt-Hodge but got blocked, later signing Amy Jones.

Scorchers missed out on Heather Knight and Deandra Dottin but kept Sophie Devine and added Paige Scholfield and Chloe Tryon. Thunder picked Shabnim Ismail, Chamari Athapaththu, and Knight. Tammy Beaumont rejoined the Strikers. Renegades made two picks and can add one more.

Here’s the full list of players signed by the clubs at the WBBL Draft 2025:

Adelaide Strikers: Sophie Ecclestone, Laura Wolvaardt, Tammy Beaumont

Brisbane Heat: Jemimah Rodrigues, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk

Hobart Hurricanes: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith

Melbourne Renegades: Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey

Melbourne Stars: Amy Jones, Marizanne Kapp, Dani Gibson

Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Paige Schofield, Chloe Tryon

Sydney Sixers: Sophia Dunkley, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Villiers

Sydney Thunder: Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail

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Unnati is a passionate cricket writer with a deep love and understanding of the game. As a female cricket writer, she brings a unique perspective to the sport, having had to overcome various challenges to pursue her passion for cricket. Growing up, Unnati developed a love for cricket by watching matches with her family. She was always fascinated by the way the game was played, and would often spend hours reading about cricket, analyzing matches, and learning more about the sport. However, as a female in a male-dominated industry, she faced numerous obstacles to pursue her passion for cricket writing. Despite this, Unnati persevered and became an accomplished writer in the field. Unnati’s writing style is engaging and insightful, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the nuances of the game. Her articles are known for their depth of analysis, and she is often sought after for her strong opinions on the sport. Unnati has a unique ability to break down complex ideas and make them accessible to a wide audience, which has helped her build a large following of readers.