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The WBBL 2025 draft saw early action with Sydney Sixers selecting England opener Sophia Dunkley and Adelaide Strikers picking star spinner Sophie Ecclestone.
Retentions Highlight the First Round
Heavy competition surrounded the top names, but four key players were retained:
- Jemimah Rodrigues (Brisbane Heat)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Hobart Hurricanes)
- Heather Knight (Sydney Thunder)
- Deandra Dottin (Melbourne Renegades)
Other Key Picks
- Amy Jones (Melbourne Stars)
- Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers, pre-signing)
- Amelia Kerr (Sixers), Marizanne Kapp (Stars), Nat Sciver-Brunt (Hurricanes), and Chamari Athapaththu (Thunder) were also secured via pre-signings.
Notable Mentions
- Alice Capsey (Renegades)
- Chloe Tryon (Scorchers)
- Shabnim Ismail (Thunder)
CricGend Verdict
With international stars lighting up both BBL and WBBL rosters, the 2025 season promises fireworks. Watch out for debutants like Shaheen Afridi and Sophia Dunkley, and keep an eye on comeback stories like Finn Allen and Lockie Ferguson. The action-packed season awaits!
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