Sophie devine in action© AFP
New Zealand Women Captain Sophie Devine will not take part in the series against Sri Lanka in March as She Continues to Prioritise Her Well-Being, The Country’s CRINTRY’s CRINT SAID SAID on Monday. The news follows devine’s decision last month to withdraw from the super smash and the 2025 women’s premier league after receiving professional advice. Liz Green, NZC’s Head of Women’s High Performance, Reiterated The Importance of Player Well-Being. “We are fully supported of sophie’s decision to not take part in the upcoming series,” said green.
“Player Well-Being is our highest priority and it’s important sophie feels fit and well before returning to professional cricket,” Green Said.
The White Ferns’ Series with Sri Lanka Starts on March 4, Featuring Three One-Day Internationals and Two T20is.
As captain, sophie devine played a key role in helping the white ferns win last year’s ICC Women’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the Uae in October.
The all-rounder is on the CUSP of a Milestone, Having AMASSED 3990 Runs in Women’s Odis, Averagging 31.66 with the bat in International 50-Over Cricket.
Since winning the t20 world cup with new zealand in October 2024, devine has been part of the odis against India, played in the wbbl for perth scorcres, and also played the Odie Series Against Austria in Latee Dete
Devine, Part of RCB’s title-winning campaign in 2024, was retained ahead of the 2025 auction. In the 2024 season, She scored 136 runs and took six wickets in ten matches.
After her withdrawal from wpl 2025, RCB Pickled Heather Graham as Devine’s replacements.
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