The 15th edition of the Big Bash League draft is set to take place on June 19. Notably, the BBL will begin on December 15, with the final scheduled for January 27, 2026. With the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in February, the BBL will serve as a crucial platform for players to impress national selectors.
? BBL UpdateRashid Khan & Jacob Bethell have pulled out their names from BBL15 draft list. Their name no longer appears on the list shared on Big Bash app.#BBL15 pic.twitter.com/S86Q07zgYQ
— T20 Franchise Rosters (Men) (@t20tracker) June 16, 2025The ILT20 has shifted its window and will be played from December to early January. This change has opened the door for several high-profile players to join the BBL after completing their UAE commitments. However, the SA20 has impacted the availability of players like Kane Williamson.
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Jacob Bethell made his T20I debut in September 2024 and has already shown his potential. He has scored 281 runs at an average of 40.14 and a strike rate of 154.39. Bethell has also taken 4 wickets with his left-arm spin across 13 matches.
BBL Player Drafts Set for June 19 in Melbourne
The player drafts for the BBL will be held in Melbourne on Thursday, June 19. This year, the drafts have been scheduled over two months earlier than usual to expand the talent pool and attract more global stars. It also allows franchises greater flexibility in planning their squad compositions.
Brisbane Heat, who finished seventh in the last edition, will have the first pick in both the first and second rounds of the draft.
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