From Ben Duckett to Shai Hope: Full list of international players selected in BBL|14 draft

In a highly anticipated event, the Big Bash League (BBL) Draft next season a number of overseas players have been selected by eight franchises. The draft, which took place on Sunday (September 1), featured a host of diverse talents from 30 countries, including all major cricketing nations and several emerging cricket nations.

Ben Duckett: First overseas signing in the BBL|14 Draft

Melbourne Stars got the first pick in the draft and wasted no time in selecting the England left-handed batsman. Ben Duckett. The Stars will be hoping that Duckett can replicate his T20 Blast success and The Hundred in the BBL.

The Sydney Sixers, the second runner-up, picked the talented English cricketer James Vincewho was the final pick of the franchise. Melbourne Renegades, who took third, have strengthened their squad by signing the England batsman. Laurie Evan.

The draft also saw the inclusion of several emerging players, such as Jacob of Bethel (England), Fabian Allen (West Indies) and Usama Mir (Pakistan), who will be looking to make a splash in the upcoming BBL season.

Players previously signed overseas, who were not part of the squad being drafted, included Tom Curran (England), Colin Munro (New Zealand) and Ollie Pope (England). These players have committed their long-term futures to their respective franchises, reflecting the growing popularity of the BBL on the world stage.

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International players selected in the BBL|14 Draft and their respective teams:

1. Ben Duckett (Melbourne Stars, Platinum)
2. James Vince (Sydney Sixers, Platinum, Retention Pick)
3. Laurie Evans (Melbourne Renegades, Platinum)
4. Lockie Ferguson (Sydney Thunder, Platinum)
5. Shai Hope (Hobart Hurricanes, Platinum)
6. Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers, Platinum)
7. Jacob Bethell (Melbourne Renegades, Gold)
8. Paul Walter (Brisbane Heat, Gold)
9. Matthew Hurst (Perth Scorchers, Silver)
10. Fabian Allen (Adelaide Strikers, Silver)
11. Sherfane Rutherford (Sydney Thunder, Silver)
12. Usama Mir (Melbourne Stars, Silver)
13. Rishad Hossain (Hobart Hurricanes, Bronze)
14. Tom Alsop (Brisbane Heat, Bronze)
15. Keaton Jennings (Perth Scorchers, Bronze)
16. Jafer Chohan (Sydney Sixers, Bronze)

Players previously signed overseas for BBL 2024-25

1. Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat, Platinum)
2. Finn Allen (Perth Scorchers, Platinum)
3. Tom Curran (Melbourne Stars, Platinum)
4. Ollie Pope (Adelaide Strikers, Gold)
5. Chris Jordan (Hobart Hurricanes, Platinum)
6. Sam Billings (Sydney Thunder, Platinum)
7. Akeal Hosein (Sydney Sixers, Gold, Pre-Signed Player)
8. Tim Seifert (Melbourne Renegades, Gold)

The BBL 2024-25 draft has set the stage for an exciting season ahead, as overseas players add excitement and competition to the tournament. Fans can look forward to seeing the world’s best T20 cricketers showcase their skills in the BBL, making it a must-watch event for cricket lovers around the world.

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