The excitement is bubbling as clubs lock in their squads for the 2025–26 Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). With overseas stars announced ahead of the June 19 draft, each franchise is laying the foundation for what promises to be a thrilling season.
Adelaide Strikers
- Men (18): Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Matt Short, Henry Thornton
- Women (15): Darcie Brown, Anesu Mushangwe, Tahlia McGrath, Madeline Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt — plus one overseas pick to be confirmed
Brisbane Heat
- Men (18): Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth
- Women (15): Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne
Hobart Hurricanes
- Men (18): Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan Ellis, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Matthew Wade, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Mac Wright
- Women (15): Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Elyse Villani
Melbourne Renegades
- Men (18): Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa
- Women (15): Emma de Broughe, Tess Flintoff, Ella Hayward, Milly Illingworth, Hayley Matthews, Georgia Prestwidge, Naomi Stalenberg
Melbourne Stars
- Men (18): Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Liam Hatcher, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Swepson
- Women (15): Sophie Day, Kim Garth, Ella Hayward, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Ines McKeon, Sophie Reid, Annabel Sutherland
Perth Scorchers
- Men (18): Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Sam Fanning, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner
- Women (15): Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Alana King, Katie Mack, Beth Mooney
Sydney Sixers
- Men (18): Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith
- Women (15): Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Lauren Cheatle, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Elsa Hunter, Amelia Kerr, Ellyse Perry, Courtney Sippel
- Ellyse Perry, a legend of the game, has re-signed through season 11—a massive boost for the Sixers
Sydney Thunder
- Men (17–18): Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
- Women (15): Chamari Athapaththu, Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Hasrat Gill, Laura Harris, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Draft Day Drama & Overseas Gems
The international player draft is set for June 19, with each club allowed pre-draft overseas signings—and the early moves are already creating a stir:
- Jamie Overton is back with Adelaide Strikers (Men’s).
- Finn Allen, Chris Jordan, Tim Seifert, Tom Curran, and Babar Azam are already locked in across teams.
And yes—Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan are also in the mix, potentially making this season a true blockbuster.
Why You Should Be Excited
- The veteran return of Ellyse Perry, Steve Smith, and David Warner will electrify stadiums across Australia.
- Scrumptious rivalries like the Melbourne Derby and Sydney Smash are set to sizzle again.
- Draft-day surprises and smart signings hint at a season that’s going to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
What’s Next?
- The June 19 drafts will decide the final overseas slots and could deliver some jaw-dropping surprises.
- Keep an eye out for the full BBL|15 and WBBL|11 fixtures, team combinations, and milestone moments.
This season is shaping up to be a rollercoaster. Whether you cheer from the stands, your couch, or online, one thing is certain—2025–26 is going to be unforgettable.
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