WBBL 06 team guides: All eight franchises previewed

Star players, fixtures, strengths, weaknesses and team info ahead of the latest edition of the Women's Big Bash League

The Women's Big Bash returns for action from October 25.

Click on the below links to read team-by-team previews ahead of the start of the new competition.

Adelaide Strikers

Brisbane Heat

Hobart Hurricanes

Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne Stars

Perth Scorchers

Sydney Sixers

Sydney Thunder

Full fixture list

Full squads list

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