Middle-order batsman Jemimah Rodrigues was the only Indian player to be included in the squad, she was retained by Brisbane Heat.
A total of 23 players were selected for the 11th season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in Melbourne on Thursday.
Middle-order batsman Jemimah Rodrigues was the only Indian player to be drafted, as she was retained by Brisbane Heat. Meanwhile, twelve English, five South Africans, two each from Kiwis and Windies and one Sri Lankan player were selected.
The draft saw Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapattu and South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail join Sydney Thunder along with England's Heather Knight.
Sydney Sixers strengthened their squad with the addition of England's Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers, as well as New Zealand allrounder Amelia Kerr.
Women's Big Bash League draft
- Brisbane Heat: Jemimah Rodrigues, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk
- Sydney Thunder: Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight
- Sydney Sixers: Sophia Dunkley, Mady Villiers, Amelia Kerr
- Adelaide Strikers: Sophie Ecclestone, Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt
- Melbourne Stars: Amy Jones, Dani Gibson, Marizanne Kapp
- Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Tryon
- Melbourne Renegades: Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey
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