Here's a look at the players who have put themselves forward for retention in both the BBL and WBBL, along with their availability status.
BBL Retainable Players:
- Adelaide Strikers: Adam Hose, Jamie Overton, and David Payne are available for retention.
- Brisbane Heat: Paul Walter and Tom Banton have made themselves available.
- Hobart Hurricanes: Corey Anderson and Sam Hain can be retained.
- Melbourne Renegades: Joe Clarke, Jordan Cox, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are on the list.
- Melbourne Stars: The team has the option to retain Dan Lawrence, Imad Wasim, Liam Dawson, Olly Stone, Usama Mir, and Haris Rauf.
- Perth Scorchers: Zak Crawley, Stephen Eskinazi, Laurie Evans, and Tymal Mills have declared their availability.
- Sydney Sixers: Izharulhuq Naveed, Rehan Ahmed, and James Vince are up for retention.
- Sydney Thunder: Alex Hales, Zaman Khan, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are the players who could stay with the team.
WBBL Retainable Players:
- Adelaide Strikers: Georgia Adams and Laura Wolvaardt are available for retention.
- Brisbane Heat: Bess Heath is on the list.
- Hobart Hurricanes: Shabnim Ismail and Bryony Smit can be retained.
- Melbourne Renegades: Eve Jones and Harmanpreet Kaur have put themselves forward.
- Melbourne Stars: Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley are available.
- Perth Scorchers: Amy Jones, Lauren Winfield-Hill, and Danni Wyatt are the players listed for retention.
- Sydney Sixers: Suzie Bates, Sophie Ecclestone, Jess Kerr, Chloe Tryon, and Linsey Smith can be retained.
- Sydney Thunder: Heather Knight is the player available for retention.
These lists reflect the key players each team could potentially hold on to as they strategise for the upcoming season.