Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman in BBL Draft

Pakistani cricketers Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman are among 75 players entering the 2024 Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) drafts. The draft, taking place on September 1, 2024, will feature four rounds—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze—where teams will select new talent for the upcoming season. 

Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman Enter BBL Drafts:

Pakistani cricketers Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman are among the 75 Pakistani players who have entered the drafts for the 2024 Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). 

Their participation adds to the excitement as they join seasoned players like Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Imad Wasim, who have already made their mark in the BBL. 

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Naseem, known for his fast-bowling prowess, has taken 24 wickets in 28 T20I appearances, while Fakhar, a left-handed batter, has scored 1,848 runs in 92 T20I matches.

BBL Draft Process Explained:

The BBL and WBBL drafts, scheduled for September 1, 2024, are divided into four rounds—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. 

Each of the eight clubs must select at least two players during the draft.

 Players signed under pre-draft agreements will be matched with their respective salary bands. 

The WBBL season runs from October 27 to December 1, while the BBL is set to take place from December 15 to January 27, 2025.

This year’s drafts see a significant number of Pakistani players, with 64 male and 11 female cricketers nominated, including Pakistan’s T20 captain Fatima Sana and experienced players like Nida Dar and Diana Baig.

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