The first two rounds of the Big Bash Drafts are a desperate scramble, with the eight clubs trying to secure the services of the world’s best T20 talent.

However, once the dust settles and the draft enters the third round, the Big Bash clubs turn their attention towards the silver and bronze nominations, boosting their squad depth with the sport’s lesser-known stars.

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The likes of Paul Walter and Laurie Evans were snapped up in the third round of the BBL Draft last year, both proving valuable additions for the Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers respectively.

While all eyes will be on Ben Duckett and Heather Knight at Sunday’s Big Bash Drafts, the following eight names could be bolters for a Big Bash deal this weekend.

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DANIEL WORRALL (ENG)

Those who haven’t been following Dan Worrall’s cricket journey will question why he’s even in the BBL’s overseas player draft.

The former South Australian seamer played ten seasons with the Redbacks, even representing Australia for three ODIs in 2016.

However, Worrall defected to the United Kingdom in 2022, committing as a local English player and helping Surrey win consecutive County Championship titles.

Although he’s excelled as a red-ball bowler, the 33-year-old was the most economical bowler of this year’s Hundred, leaking just 5.07 runs per over and snaring a season-best three maidens.

With a decade of experience under his belt, he’d also know how to exploit Australia’s bouncy decks better than most of the international talent up for grabs this weekend.

ANDRIES GOUS (USA)

Following his maiden Major League Cricket campaign, Steve Smith identified Washington Freedom wicketkeeper Andries Gous as a candidate for a Big Bash contract.

The 30-year-old, who was born in South Africa, featured in the recent T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas, helping the United States reach the Super Eights stage.

Gous clobbered an unbeaten 80 (47) against the Proteas, a team that included the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen.

Unfortunately, Gous is only available for six to nine BBL games this summer having already penned a deal with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20.

KATHRYN BRYCE (SCO)

Scottish all-rounder Kathryn Bryce, the ICC’s associate women’s player of the decade, has been one of her nation’s most consistent performers over the past five years.

The 26-year-old has captained the Lightning in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, also earning a contract with the Gujarat Giants in this year’s Women’s Premier League.

During the recent women’s Hundred competition, Bryce was the only cricketer who managed to snare a five-wicket haul, taking 5-13 from 20 balls against the Northern Superchargers, including the dismissal of Australian superstar Annabel Sutherland.

Last week, she named player of the match in the Charlotte Edwards Cup final after cracking 62 (45) against the South East Stars, also helping Scotland qualify for its maiden Women’s T20 World Cup after an all-round masterclass against Ireland in May.

JACK LEACH (ENG)

Having recently lost his spot in England’s Test side to young spinner Shoaib Bashir, 33-year-old Jack Leach had an opportunity to play T20 Blast cricket for the first time in three years.

Representing Somerset, the tweaker claimed 11 wickets at 16.90 in seven games, demonstrating his worth as a white-ball cricketer.

Although Leach doesn’t boast a wealth of experience at T20 level, he would be a more than capable addition to any Big Bash squad in search of an additional spinner.

JOSH LITTLE (IRE)

Irish bowler Josh Little has developed into one of T20 cricket’s most sought-after talents, appearing in the Indian Premier League, SA20, The Hundred and Lanka Premier League.

The left-armed seamer turned heads during the 2022 T20 World Cup, knocking over Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis during Ireland’s Super 12 contest against Australia. He finished the tournament with 11 wickets at 17.18, also taking a hat-trick against New Zealand.

Unlike last summer, Little has indicated he will be available for the entire Big Bash League this year.

JOSH HULL (ENG)

Josh Hull only celebrated his 20th birthday last week, but England’s think tank already considers him a future prospect in all three formats.

Earlier this week, the left-armed seamer was added to England’s Test squad and included in the ODI and T20 camps for next month’s white-ball series against Australia.

Hull, who has drawn comparisons to Australian superstar Mitchell Starc, stands at 6ft 7in, around 200cm, while he has been clocked at 89m/h (143km/h) in The Hundred competition.

Although his red-ball numbers leave much to be desired, he has since taken 17 wickets at 24.23 in nine matches for Leicestershire in the domestic one-day cup.

TARA NORRIS (USA)

Tara Norris, who was born in Pennsylvania, made headlines last year after becoming the first cricketer to take a five-wicket haul in the Women’s Premier League. The 26-year-old also recently helped the London Spirit win its maiden title in The Hundred.

Left-armed seamers remain a rarity in the WBBL, and Norris would strengthen the bowling depth of any franchise that snaps her up.

LORCAN TUCKER (IRE)

During the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, the host nation was humbled by an Irish wicketkeeper who hammered an unbeaten 71 at the Gabba.

Tucker took on the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood with ease, cracking ten boundaries in an unexpected 48-ball blitz.

The right-hander from Dublin, with 104 T20 appearances to his name, has also featured in the Caribbean Premier League and ILT20.