In a significant move at the Women’s Big Bash League draft, the Brisbane Heat has retained India’s star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, a player renowned for her performance and popularity among fans.
The draft, held this Thursday, saw eight franchises acquiring a total of 23 international players, including West Indies’ Chinelle Henry and South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk also being retained by Brisbane Heat.
Other noteworthy selections include Sri Lanka’s captain Chamari Athapaththu by Sydney Thunder and New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr by Sydney Sixers. This season, 15 Indian cricket players registered for the draft, showcasing the growing influence of Indian athletes in international women’s cricket leagues.
(With inputs from agencies.)
