Sixers retain England superstar after rival club’s poaching attempt — BBL Drafts LIVE

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Sixers retain England superstar after rival club’s poaching attempt — BBL Drafts LIVE
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Cricket: The Sydney Sixers have retained Sophie Ecclestone with the first pick of the WBBL 2024 draft.

Sixers retain Ecclestone with No.1 pick | 00:32England superstar Sophie Ecclestone has been chosen as the No. 1 pick in the WBBL overseas player draft, with the Sydney Sixers securing the spinner with their retention pick.

The Hurricanes also attempted to poach England captain Heather Knight and South African opener Laura Wolvaardt, who were retained by the Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers respectively.

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