WPL 2025: RCB’s title defense faces a major setback as Sophie Devine retires from cricket.

of Women’s Premier League (WPL) The opening match is just around the corner. Gujarat Titans (GT) And Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) In the year Sophie Devin He has decided to take a break from cricket.

A big setback for RCB’s hopes of retaining the title

Devin in 2010 She is the second RCB player to be out of the tournament even before the start of the campaign. Former Australian player Sophie MolyneuxHis WPL season ended due to injury.

But Devin’s situation is different. She decided to skip WPL 2025 and took a break from cricket after seeking professional advice. of New Zealand Cricket Board She fully supported her decision, stating that the player’s health is very important to them.

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“Player safety is a top priority for us, Sophie has had great support from the New Zealand Cricketers’ Association and our own high performance unit staff, and everyone agrees that this is the best option available. What is most important to NZC is that Sophie is well rested, well supported and cared for, and It is that she is fit and healthy before returning to professional cricket. New Zealand’s head of high performance development, Liz Green, said in a statement.

Devin will miss the rest of the Super Smash 2024-25 season while representing Wellington and the entire domestic cricket season with the WPL. The 35-year-old’s future is uncertain as a decision on her career will be taken in due course. New Zealand Cricket has issued a press release announcing its withdrawal from the rest of the cricket competition. Additionally, NZC, Cricket Wellington and RCB are said to have extended their support to Devin regarding her decision.

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.