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BBL and WBBL signings tracker: every overseas move confirmed so far
Clubs are finalising their overseas players before the new Big Bash season. Every confirmed signing and re-signing, newest first.
By CricRadio Desk
Last updated: 23 September, 4:23pm AEST
The overseas draft is done, but the real business of the off-season happens in the weeks after it, as clubs fill remaining spots, re-sign their own players and replace those with international commitments. This page is updated as each club makes an announcement.
Where things stand
12 of 16 overseas spots filled across the men’s and women’s competitions
3 clubs still to name a full overseas quota
Each side can field up to three overseas players per match
Latest updates
23 Sep · 4:23pm
Hurricanes keep their title-winning overseas pair
Hobart Hurricanes have re-signed English all-rounders Ellie Marsden and Grace Holloway. Marsden was the competition’s second-highest run scorer last summer with 432 runs at a strike rate of 144; Holloway’s left-arm spin brought 15 wickets.
Ellie Marsden
Batting all-rounder · England
432 runs, SR 144
Grace Holloway
Left-arm spinner · England
15 wickets, econ 6.1
18 Sep · 10:54am
Thunder confirm Fraser for the full season
New Zealand fast bowler Callum Fraser will be available for every match, finals included, after a calf injury wiped out his whole previous season. He is on a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, which frees him in January.
Having Callum for the whole season changes how we can set up with the new ball. He was the first name on our list.
— Sydney Thunder general manager
17 Sep · 9:18am
Stars hand rookie deals to two Under-19 players
Melbourne Stars have signed two members of Australia’s Under-19 squad on two-year rookie contracts. The move frees a senior list spot that the club is expected to use on an overseas batter.
16 Sep · 9:41am
Strikers make their first overseas pick
Adelaide Strikers have locked in South African top-order batter Ryan Pieterse, who averaged 41 in his country’s domestic T20 competition. He is available from round two.
Confirmed overseas players
| Club | Player | Country | Role | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL) | Ellie Marsden | England | All-rounder | Full season |
| Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL) | Grace Holloway | England | Spinner | Full season |
| Sydney Thunder | Callum Fraser | New Zealand | Fast bowler | Full season |
| Adelaide Strikers | Ryan Pieterse | South Africa | Batter | From round 2 |
With three clubs still to complete their quotas, expect a busy fortnight. We will add every move here as it is confirmed.
