Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been nominated for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade. The 50-player shortlist recognizes the most outstanding players from the league’s 10-year history.
Kaur, a right-handed batter, has played 62 matches for Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL. She has scored 1440 runs at an average of 37.89, including seven half-centuries. Her consistent performances have earned her a place among the league’s elite players.
The WBBL Team of the Decade will be selected by a panel of experts, including Cricket Australia Director Clea Smith, Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Matthew Mott, Quentin Hull, Laura Jolly, and Alistair Dobson. Fans will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite players through the Big Bash App from November 11-24.
The final 12-player team will be announced at the WBBL 10 Final on December 1. As per league rules, the team can include a maximum of three overseas players.
Kaur’s nomination is a testament to her exceptional talent and contributions to the WBBL. She is the only Indian player on the shortlist, highlighting her status as one of the most respected and admired cricketers in the world.
The WBBL Team of the Decade will honor the players who have shaped the league’s history and inspired generations of young cricketers. Kaur’s inclusion on the shortlist is a fitting recognition of her achievements and her role in the growth of women’s cricket.
