WBBL and BBL 2025-26 Squads Take Shape as Teams Confirm Key Signings Ahead of Draft

As the 2025-26 WBBL and BBL seasons approach, teams continue to build their squads through domestic player movement and pre-draft overseas signings, with each team permitted to secure one overseas player prior to the June 19 draft. In the BBL, Adelaide Strikers have added Jason Sangha while losing Brendan Doggett to the Renegades and Jake Weatherald to the Hurricanes. Their WBBL side, led by Laura Wolvaardt, has lost Katie Mack to the Perth Scorchers but awaits further additions. Brisbane Heat have brought in Lachlan Hearne and Hugh Weibgen while Mitchell Swepson departs for the Melbourne Stars; their WBBL squad sees Laura Harris join Sydney Thunder. Hobart Hurricanes added Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster while losing Caleb Jewell to the Renegades. The Renegades have been active, bringing in Jason Behrendorff from the Scorchers, along with Brendan Doggett and Caleb Jewell, while their WBBL squad features Hayley Matthews and Tess Flintoff. Melbourne Stars welcomed Liam Hatcher and Mitchell Swepson while parting ways with Beau Webster and Joel Paris; their WBBL side secured Ella Hayward and Georgia Prestwidge. Perth Scorchers welcomed Joel Paris back and signed Katie Mack for their WBBL squad, offsetting Jason Behrendorff’s exit. Sydney Sixers pulled off a marquee signing with Babar Azam for the BBL and added Elsa Hunter to their WBBL side. Sydney Thunder saw departures of Liam Hatcher and Jason Sangha, but their WBBL squad grew stronger with Laura Harris and Hasrat Gill joining. As the draft approaches, all teams are carefully finalizing their core groups in preparation for another highly anticipated summer of Big Bash cricket.

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