The WBBL Draft 2025 for the Women’s Big Bash League’s 10th season was held in Australia, with eight teams choosing 23 overseas players for their teams. In spite of 15 Indian women cricketers being registered for the draft, there was only Jemimah Rodrigues who was chosen, and she is the only Indian player on this season’s foreign list.
Jemimah Rodrigues Retained by Brisbane Heat in WBBL Draft
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India’s Jemimah Rodrigues was retained by Brisbane Heat, whose middle-order she is likely to bolster. She will be accompanied by West Indies’ Chinelle Henry and South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk in the team. This is another good season for Rodrigues, who has been a reliable performer for T20 leagues across the globe.
WBBL Draft: Key Overseas Selections Across All Franchises
Sydney Thunder
Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)
Shabnim Ismail (South Africa, retired)
Heather Knight (England)
Sydney Sixers
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Sophia Dunkley (England)
Mady Villiers (England)
Adelaide Strikers
Sophie Ecclestone (England)
Tammy Beaumont (England)
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
Melbourne Stars
Marizanne Kapp (South Africa)
Amy Jones (England)
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Danny Gibson (England)
Perth Scorchers
Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
Paige Schofield (England)
Chloe Tryon (South Africa)
Hobart Hurricanes
Natalie Sciver-Brunt (England)
Danni Wyatt (England)
Linsey Smith (England)
Melbourne Renegades
Deandra Dottin (West Indies)
Alice Capsey (England)
WBBL Draft 2025: Full Team Breakdown After Selections
Following is an overview of the foreign player picks after the WBBL Draft:
| Team | Overseas Players Drafted |
| Brisbane Heat | Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk |
| Sydney Thunder | Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight |
| Sydney Sixers | Amelia Kerr, Sophia Dunkley, Mady Villiers |
| Adelaide Strikers | Sophie Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt |
| Melbourne Stars | Marizanne Kapp, Amy Jones, Dani Gibson |
| Perth Scorchers | Sophie Devine, Paige Schofield, Chloe Tryon |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, Linsey Smith |
| Melbourne Renegades | Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey |
Indian Players in WBBL Draft: A Surprising Outcome
Even though 15 Indian women cricketers had signed up for the WBBL Draft 2025, just one of them, Jemimah Rodrigues, got picked. This disappointing turnout points to the cutthroat competition and changing overseas choices in the Women’s Big Bash League.
It also highlights the growing dominance of English, South African, and New Zealand players in international women’s T20 leagues.
WBBL 10 Awaiting a Star-Studded Season
The WBBL Draft 2025 has again brought together some of the largest names in women’s cricket. With only one Indian cricketer finding a spot, the draft results reflect an extremely competitive situation in which only the most adaptable and in-form players are selected.
With the 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League drawing near, cricket enthusiasts can expect a season full of international flavor, new rivalries, and top-notch T20 action.
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