BBL 2022: Trent Boult, Andre Russell, Jason Roy Named Platinum Players For BBL Draft
BBL 2022: Trent Boult, Andre Russell, Jason Roy named platinum players for BBL draft. Cricketers placed in the Platinum category are eligible to appear in the first round of the BBL Draft.
The Most Prominent Inducted as Platinum Players:-
Trent Boult, Andre Russell, Jason Roy, and Shadab Khan are among the most prominent names included as Platinum players for the Big Bash League (BBL) draft.
A total of 12 players are part of the Platinum group. Apart from the above four names, Faf du Plessis, Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings, Kieron Pollard, David Willey, Dwayne Bravo, Rashid Khan, and Chris Jordan have also been included in this category.
Platinum players, regardless of the number of games they are available for, will be paid AU$340,000 (US$233,853 approx).
From the list mentioned above, Russell (Melbourne Stars), Shadab (Sydney Sixers), Billings (Sydney Thunder), Jordan (Sydney Sixers), and Rashid (Adelaide Strikers) are available for retention by the franchises they represented last season.
The United Arab Emirates T20 League:-
Most of the above-mentioned cricketers are ready to appear in the South African and UAE T20 leagues as well. Hence, there is a real possibility that they may not be available for the entire season.
As far as Boult is concerned, his inclusion is important as the veteran pacer recently gave up his New Zealand contract.
The Kiwis were previously signed by the Mi Emirates for the inaugural edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates.
Among the players in the platinum category, Afghan leg-spinner Rashid is sure to be retained by the strikers. West Indies all-rounder Russell was also able to stay with the stars due to his impressive form.
The 26 Players Eligible For Retention:-
In all, 26 players are eligible for retention, including James Vince (Sixers), Alex Hales (Thunder), and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Brisbane Heat), who are likely to be in the gold category.
Cricket Australia’s Big Bash League general manager Alistair Dobson told cricket.com.au that the number and quality of nominations for the BBL Draft are in line with the league’s idea of adopting a new model to bring foreign players into the T20 competition.
“About 280 players from around the world have chosen to venture to Australia this summer and experience the best of the BBL and summer lifestyle our country has to offer.”
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The BBL Platinum Draft List:-
- Faf du Plessis (South Africa), 2. Jason Roy (England), 3. Liam Livingstone (England), 4. Sam Billings (England), 5. Kieron Pollard (West Indies), 6. Andre Russell (West Indies), 7. David Willey (England), 8. Shadab Khan (Pakistan), 9. Dwayne Bravo (West Indies), 10. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), 11. Chris Jordan (England), 12. Trent Boult (New Zealand).