SPORTS

Pooran, Rizwan withdraw from BBL 2023-24

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Pooran, Rizwan withdraw

Nicholas Pooran and Mohammad Rizwan have withdrawn from the 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL) draft due to national commitments.

2

WI-England series conflict

Pooran's availability was affected by West Indies' white-ball series against England in December.

3

Rizwan's Australia tour

Rizwan faced availability issues as Pakistan's three-Test away series against Australia coincides with the BBL season.

4

Van Niekerk's injury

Meanwhile, Dane van Niekerk pulled out of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) due to a fractured right thumb.

5

BBL viewership declines

BBL has lacked viewership in recent years. It has hence been reduced to 40 regular-season games from 56.

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