WATCH: David Warner, Steve Smith and others reveal who they love to watch in Women's Big Bash League 2023

The ninth season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) is set to kick off on Thursday, October 19. Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars will meet in the curtain raiser of the 2023 edition at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney. The eight-team tournament will feature 57 matches, including the final on December 2. 

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Ahead of the tournament opener, Australia men's cricket team players have revealed their favourite players to watch out for in WBBL 2023. In a video shared by Weber Women's Big Bash League on its X handle, opening batter David Warner, skipper Pat Cummins, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and star batter Steve Smith named their favourite players.

All four have chosen different players, but all are from their respective countries. Warner picked Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield. The reason why he chose Healy is that his daughters love the wicketkeeper batter. As for Litchfield, Warner thinks she's a good young player and hits the ball well. Cummins also went with Litchfield as he believes the 20-year-old is an "absolute superstar".

Marsh chose Perth Scorchers' wicketkeeper batter Beth Mooney because she is reliable and trustworthy. Meanwhile, for Smith, the player to watch out for in the upcoming season is Ashleigh Gardner. It was her power-hitting ability that attracted the Aussie star. 

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Watch the video below: 

Everyone has a favourite #WBBL09 player 🏏

David Warner, Pat Cummins, Mitch Marsh and Steve Smith tell us who they love to watch! pic.twitter.com/SA1sxnKikl

— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) October 19, 2023

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India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is the only Indian player playing in the tournament this season. She will be representing Melbourne Renegades along with Windies all-rounder Hayley Matthews and England batter Tammy Beaumont. English cricketer Lauren Bell is among the list of star players making their Big Bash League debut in this edition.  

WBBL 2023 Overseas Players:

Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Dani Gibson, Georgia Adams (both England)

Brisbane Heat: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Bess Heath (England), Mignon du Preez (South Africa), Sarah Glenn (England, replacement)

Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee (South Africa), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa), Bryony Smith (England)

Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Harmanpreet Kaur (India), Tammy Beaumont (England)

Melbourne Stars: Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley (all England)

Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine (New Zealand), Amy Jones (England), Lauren Winfield-Hill (England, six games) 

Sydney Sixers: Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr (both New Zealand), Chloe Tryon (South Africa), Linsey Smith (England, replacement)

Sydney Thunder: Lauren Bell, Heather Knight (both England), Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka, replacement)