a total of six Indian players were picked in the opening three rounds of the women's big bash League Draft including the pre-signed Smithy Mandana allrounder dpti Sharma and batter Jima Rodriguez were among the first round picks deepti was selected by Melbourne Stars while Jima was picked by Brisbane heat meanwhile Indian Captain Harman prit cor was one of the major names to not find any takers in the overseas draft Harman prit cor who has played for Melbourne Renegades in the past wasn't drafted Pace bowler shika pande was the third Indian player to be selected in the draft signed by Brisbane heat him Lata dealan went to per scorches while Melbourne Stars signed Wicket keeper batter yusti Kaa India's Vice Captain smiy Mandana was pre-signed by edel Strikers six Indians will feature in the 20 24th season of the women's big bash League the most in one edition the women's big bash League gets underway on 27th October when edel Strikers take on Brisbane heat as many as 43 games will be played in the tournament including the final on 1st of December