Ben Duckett to Shai Hope: Complete list of overseas players selected in BBL|14 draft

In the long-awaited event Big Bash League (BBL) draft The upcoming season has seen a star-studded line-up of overseas players picked by eight franchises. The draft, which took place on Sunday (September 1), brought together talent from 30 countries, including all the major cricketing nations and several emerging cricketing nations.

Ben Duckett: First overseas signing in BBL|14 Draft

The Melbourne Stars secured the first pick in the draft and wasted no time in selecting the England left-hander. Ben Duckett. The Stars will be hoping that Duckett can repeat his T20 Blast and The Hundred feats in the BBL.

Going for the second pick, Sydney Sixers picked up the talented English cricketer James Vincewho was the catch option for the franchise. Third-placed Melbourne Renegades have strengthened their squad by signing a dynamic England attack. Laurie Evan.

The draft also saw the inclusion of several up-and-coming players, e.g Jacob Bethell (England), Fabian Allen (West Indies) and Osama Mir (Pakistan), will look to make their mark in the upcoming BBL season.

Includes pre-signed foreign players who are not part of the draft pool Tom Curran (England), Colin Munro (New Zealand) and Ollie Pope (England). These players have committed their long-term futures to their respective franchises, demonstrating the growing appeal of the BBL on the global stage.

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Foreign players selected in 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. Loki 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. Osama Mir (Melbourne Stars, Silver)
13. Rishad Hossain (Hobart Hurricanes, Bronze)
14. Tom Alsop (Brisbane Heat, Bronze)
15. Keaton Jennings (Perth Scorchers, Bronze)
16. Jafar Chohan (Sydney Sixers, Bronze)

Foreign players pre-signed 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 with overseas signings adding an extra layer of excitement and competition to the tournament. Fans can look forward to witnessing the world’s best T20 cricketers showcase their skills at the BBL, making it a must-watch event for cricket fans across the globe.

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