LAHORE: Pakistanโs top cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan have registered for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) draft.
The draft will take place on June 19 and will cover both BBL 15 and WBBL 11 seasons.
Over 600 international players have signed up to participate, highlighting the eventโs global appeal.
Pakistan Womenโs team captain Fatima Sana is also among the registered players for the womenโs draft, marking a strong presence for Pakistan in both categories.
Key International Players in the Draft
The initial BBL 15 list includes international stars such as West Indiesโ Shamar Joseph, New Zealandโs Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, Englandโs Sam Curran and Alex Hales, and Sri Lankaโs Kusal Perera.
For the WBBL 11 draft, notable players include Englandโs Heather Knight, Lauren Bell, Danni Wyatt, and Sophie Ecclestone.
Other key names are Indiaโs Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey, South Africaโs Shabnim Ismail and Chloe Tryon, and West Indiesโ Deandra Dottin.
Draft Outlook and Expectations
The full player list and their availability details are expected to be announced soon.
The participation of Pakistanโs leading men and women players adds excitement and anticipation for cricket fans worldwide.
This yearโs BBL draft promises to be a competitive event with a strong mix of international talent.
