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News18
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Jemimah Rodrigues Held Onto By Brisbane Heat In WBBL Draft
Last Updated: Jemimah Rodrigues stays with Brisbane Heat for the Women's Big Bash League. Sydney Thunder picked Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail, and Heather Knight. India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Brisbane Heat, with eight franchises selecting a total of 23 international players during the Women's Big Bash League draft on Thursday. Cricket Australia announced that middle-order batter Rodrigues, a 'fan favourite" in Brisbane, was retained by the Brisbane Heat franchise along with West Indies' Chinelle Henry and South Africa's Nadine de Klerk. A total of 15 Indian women players had registered for the WBBL draft ahead of its 10th season. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, former South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, and former England captain Heather Knight were picked up by Sydney Thunder. The Sydney Sixers signed England duo Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers, along with New Zealand star Amelia Kerr. Meanwhile, Adelaide Strikers selected English spinner Sophie Ecclestone, wicketkeeper-batter Tammy Beaumont, and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt. Melbourne Stars picked up two more England players, wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones and Dani Gibson. They also showed interest in India's Rodrigues and signed South Africa's Marizanne Kapp. New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine, England's Paige Scholfield, and South African Chloe Tryon joined Perth Scorchers. England captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, and Linsey Smith were selected by Hobart Hurricanes, while Melbourne Renegades drafted West Indies' Deandra Dottin and England's Alice Capsey. First Published: June 19, 2025, 14:37 IST
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
WBBL Draft 2025: Jemimah Rodrigues only Indian picked amidst 23 international stars; full list of player signings
The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) Draft for Season 11 saw a total of 23 players being picked on Thursday in Melbourne. Middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues was the only Indian player who was drafted as she was retained by Brisbane Heat. Meanwhile, twelve English, five South African, two Kiwis and Windies each, and one Sri Lankan players were picked. ALSO READ | BBL Draft 2025: Full list of international stars picked; player signings ahead of Season 15 The draft also saw Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu and South African pacer Shabnim Ismail join Sydney Thunder, alongside England's Heather Knight. Sydney Sixers bolstered its squad with the signings of England's Sophia Dunkley and Mady Villiers, as well as New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr. WBBL Draft - Round 1 Sydney Sixers - Sophia Dunkley (Platinum) Adelaide Strikers - Sophie E (Platinum) Melbourne Stars - Amy Jones (Platinum) Perth Scorchers - Sophie Devine (Platinum) Hobart Hurricanes - Danni Wyatt- Hodge (Platinum) Sydney Thunders - Heather Knight (Platinum) Melbourne Renegades - Deandra Dottin (Platinum) Brisbane Heats - Jemimah Rodrigues (Platinum) Round 2: Sydney Sixers - Amelia Kerr (Platinum) Adelaide Strikers - Laura Wolvarrdt (Gold) Melbourne Stars - Marizanne Kapp (Platinum) Perth Scorchers - Paige Scholfield (Gold) Hobart Hurricanes - Natalie Sciver- Brunt (Platinum) Sydney Thunders - Chamari Athapaththu (Platinum) Melbourne Renegades - Alice Capsey (Gold) Round 3: Brisbane Heats - Chinelle Henry (Silver) Sydney Thunders - Shabnim Ismail (Gold) Hobart Hurricanes - Linsey Smith (Silver) Perth Scorchers - Chloe Tryon (Silver) Melbourne Stars - Dani Gibson (Gold) Round 4: Sydney Sixers - Mady Villers (Bronze) Adelaide Strikers - Tammy Beaumont (Bronze) Brisbane Heats - Nadine de Klerk (Bronze)
India Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Chamari Athapaththu fined 10 percent match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka women's cricket team captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined ten per cent of her match fee by the ICC (International Cricket Council) for breaching Level 1 of the Code of Conduct. The incident took place during the final group stage fixture of the tri-nation series against South Africa on May 9 at R. Premadasa Stadium, was found breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.'advertisementFurthermore, one demerit point has been added to Sri Lanka's skipper disciplinary record with this being her first offence in the 24-month period. Athapaththu took off her glasses in anger her glasses after being hit for a boundary by Annerie Dercksen during the 32nd over of the first innings of the match. The Sri Lanka captain smashed glasses to the ground, which broke it into several pieces. The charges were imposed by on-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali was no need for a hearing as Athapaththu admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Michelle Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit Lanka eventually went on to lose the match by 76 runs as Athapathhu gave away 70 runs in her ten overs and picked two wickets. She also scored a half century (52 off 57) but it didn't prove to be enough to help her side chase down the massive target of 316. Despite their loss, Sri Lanka qualified for the final, where they lost to India by a massive margin of 97 runs.
India Gazette
13-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
New Delhi [India] May 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka's skipper Chamari Athapaththu has received a penalty of 10 percent of her match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct, as per the ICC website. The incident took place during the final group stage game of the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka, with the hosts facing South Africa in Colombo. The Proteas emerged victorious in a high-scoring fixture. Athapaththu was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.' In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Athapaththu's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 32nd over of South Africa's innings, when after being hit for a four by Annerie Dercksen, Athapaththu took off her sunglasses and smashed them to the ground, breaking them into several pieces. The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali Perera. There was no need of a hearing as Athapaththu admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions proposed by Michelle Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. The tri-series was eventually won by India, who defeated Sri Lanka, the tournament hosts in the final by 97 runs. Mandhana was awarded player of the match for her century in the finals , and Sneh Rana was named Player of the series, as she grabbed 15 wickets in the Tri-series. (ANI)
Int'l Cricket Council
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Athapaththu fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Tri-series match against South Africa in Colombo on Friday. Athapaththu was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to ' abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.' In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Athapaththu's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 32nd over of South Africa's innings, when after being hit for a four by Annerie Dercksen, Athapaththu took off her sunglasses and smashed them to the ground, breaking them into several pieces. Athapaththu admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Michelle Pereira of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Anna Harris and Dedunu de Silva, third umpire Lyndon Hannibal and fourth umpire Nimali Perera levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points. NOTES TO EDITORS: * When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned ** Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player *** Demerit Points to remain on a Player or Player Support Personnel's disciplinary record for a period of twenty-four (24) months from their imposition following which they will be expunged
