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Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Bas de Leede gets a gig, question now is who’ll follow de Leede Leede Leede.
Summary
34 women's players earn deals including England's Kate Cross, Sarah Glenn, Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt
Laura Wolvaardt, Dane van Niekerk, Harmanpreet Kaur and Grace Harris among overseas players to sign
30 men get contracts including Ben Duckett, Reece Topley, David Willey and Olly Stone
Shaheen Afridi, Tim David, Haris Rauf and Mitch Marsh all earn contracts
Players to miss out include Babar Azam, Trent Boult, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh
Trent Rockets face Southern Brave in opening game on 1 August
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Why Ihsanullah?published at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Oval Invincibles81% of his deliveries in the Pakistan Super League were over 88mph.
Ihsanullah to Oval Invinciblespublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Oval InvinciblesPakistan fast bowler Ihsanullah is off to Oval Invincibles.
Bas de Leede to Northern Superchargerspublished at 17:54 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Northern SuperchargersInteresting! Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede Bas de Leede has been picked up by Northern Superchargers.
Why Eskinazi?published at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireHe is the leading run-scorer in the Blast over the last three years with a strike-rate of 147.
Stephen Eskinazi to Welsh Firepublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireA strong domestic signing for Welsh Fire as Middlesex batter Stephen Eskinazi heads to Cardiff.
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OK, time for the final round!
Josh Tongue to Manchester Originalspublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Manchester OriginalsWorcestershire quick bowler Josh Tongue is off to Manchester, the first time he will appear in the competition.
Jamie Smith to Birmingham Phoenixpublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Birmingham PhoenixSurrey batter and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is snatched up by Birmingham Phoenix.
Why Van der Merwe?published at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireHe was player of the match with 4-31 for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20 final.
Roelof van der Merwe to Welsh Firepublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireAll-rounder Roelof van der Merwe is heading to Cardiff, making the move from Northern Superchargers.
Three years, three teams for Van der Merwe. He was at London Spirit in the first year of the competition.
Postpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Tymal Mills
Southern Brave pace bowler on Sky SportsHaris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi is a really exciting pair. Hopefully I won't be batting against that.
Why Whiteley?published at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Oval InvinciblesHe has a strike-rate of 145 against seam in T20s.
Ross Whiteley to Oval Invinciblespublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Oval InvinciblesAnother for Oval Invincibles, with Ross Whiteley switching from Southern Brave.
Heinrich Klaasen to Oval Invinciblespublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Oval InvinciblesOval Invincibles get South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen.
Haris Rauf to Welsh Firepublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Welsh FireAnother Pakistan player is heading to Cardiff, with Welsh Fire securing fast bowler Haris Rauf.
'No Babar Azam but two great picks'published at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Redu
Manchester Originals super fanNo Babar Azam but two great picks! Laurie Evans was great for us last year I just hope he can play.
Ashton Turner was crucial as his knock in the final group game helped us get to the eliminator.
Michael Bracewell to Northern Superchargerspublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Northern SuperchargersAnd another!
Michael Bracewell is heading to Northern Superchargers.
That was a short but sweet round of signings!
Why Conway?published at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Southern BraveHe averages over 45 in all three international formats.
Devon Conway to Southern Bravepublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2023
Southern BraveAnother New Zealand signing, with batter Devon Conway heading to Southern Brave.