Melbourne Stars have confirmed the signing of England batter Sophia Dunkley by way of the WBBL's uncommon direct nomination pathway with Dunkley one in all six gamers to decide to taking part in within the match with out coming into the abroad draft.

The inaugural WBBL abroad draft included a bespoke nomination clause that didn't function within the males's BBL draft. Players not sure about coming into the draft as a result of uncertainty of the place they could play or being neglected fully got the choice of straight nominating themselves to play for a WBBL membership with out being a part of the draft. The possibility got here at a price with the gamers solely eligible to be paid 95% of the silver class wage - which equates to AU$61,750.

The different 5 signings are anticipated to be confirmed within the coming week. Bates seems set to return to Sydney Sixers and Lee is prone to head again to Hobart Hurricanes. Du Preez is predicted to hitch Brisbane Heat, Beaumont Melbourne Renegades and Jones Perth Scorchers.