He Premier League Female (WPL) is just around the corner with the opening party scheduled between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) February 14. However, just before RCB begins his new campaign as defenders, the SUV Sofia Devine He has decided to take a break from the Crick.
A hard blow for the hopes of the RCB to defend the title
Devine was an important part of the RCB team during the 2024 season in which he scored 136 races and took 6 land in 10 games for the franchise, thus playing an important role in the winning season of the RCB title. She is the second RCB player who retires from the tournament even before the campaign begins. Before, Australian player Sofia MolineuxThe WPL season came to an end due to a suffered injury.
Devine’s situation, however, is different. He decided to miss the WPL 2025 and took a break from the Crick after seeking professional advice. He New Zealand Crits Board He has fully supported his decision, revealing that a player’s health is of the utmost importance for him.
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“The well -being of the players is essential for us: it has priority about everything else. Sophie has had excellent support from the New Zealand Cricket players association and our own high performance unit staff, and everyone agrees that this is the best option available. The most important thing for NZC is that Sophie has a decent rest, receives good support and attention, and is in shape and well before returning to the professional cryket. ” Liz Green, head of New Zealand High Performance Development in a statement.
Devine will miss the rest of his season Super Smash 2024-25, where he represented Wellington, and will also miss the entire National Crick season along with the WPL. The future of the 35 -year -old woman is still uncertain, since in due time a decision on her career will be made. New Zealand Cricket also issued a press release announcing his dismissal from the rest of the Cricket season. In addition, it was also revealed that NZC, Cricket Wellington and RCB have extended their support for Devine with respect to their decision.
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This article was first published on Womencket.com, a Cricket Times company.