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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have suffered a significant setback ahead of the next Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 like turning key Sofia Molineux He has been ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury.
RCB face major setback with Sophie Molineux injury
Molineux, part of the Australian cricket team, suffered this injury during the series against India, making it unlikely that he will recover in time for the season. His absence is a hard blow to the defending championswhich last year relied heavily on your comprehensive contributions.
Molineux was instrumental in RCB’s success at WPL 2024, where he played a crucial role in guiding the team to its first title. In the previous edition, he took 12 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.31, showcasing both his bowling ability and his composure in high-pressure situations. Her ability to change games with her precise left-arm spin, combined with her useful contributions with the bat in the lower order, made her an indispensable part of the RCB team. Her performances were key to RCB’s title-winning journey, and without her this season, the franchise will certainly miss her experience and match-winning ability.
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Announced replacement for Molineux
To fill the void left by Molineux, RCB has made a smart move by signing England off-road Charlotte Dean as its replacement. Dean, with vast international experience, arrives with a strong track record of consistent performances across all formats. He has played 36 T20 Internationals, 3 Tests and 39 ODIs for England, and has 46 wickets in T20Is at an economy rate of 6.91.
In addition to her impressive bowling record, Dean is also a skilled lower order batsman capable of scoring crucial runs when required. Her ability to contribute on both fronts makes her an ideal replacement, although she will have big shoes to fill in Molineux’s absence. Dean is currently playing in the Ashes series for England Women and is expected to be fully available throughout the 2025 WPL season.
His arrival adds depth to the RCB team and brings much-needed experience, especially in the spin department. The addition of Dean offers the defending champions a balanced attack, with the ability to match Molineux’s versatility, although replicating his impact on the pitch will be a challenge. As RCB prepare to defend their title, Dean’s arrival provides them with fresh impetus but the franchise will no doubt feel the absence of Molineux’s important contribution this season.
🔊 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊
Unfortunately, our all-round champion Sophie Molineux has been ruled out. #WPL2025 due to a knee injury, and English all-rounder 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 has been chosen as her replacement.
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– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) January 16, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
