In addition, she will miss the rest of the Super Smash; a decision regarding her future participation “will be announced in due course”
Sophie Devine, the all-rounder and captain of New Zealand, will “prioritize her well-being” by skipping the 2025 World Premier League, where she plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, following expert advise. After returning home, she will also miss the rest of the current domestic season.
The decision on Devine’s playing future “will be announced in due course,” according to a NZC release. It also stated that the RCB, Cricket Wellington, and NZC all backed her desire to take a break. RCB has not yet announced a replacement.Devine has been playing for Wellington in the ongoing Super Smash, where she has amassed 38 runs and claimed eight wickets in five games. She recently played on Friday in Christchurch against Canterbury, where she took a game-winning 5 for 13. According to Liz Green, head of women’s high performance development at NZC, “player well-being is paramount to us – it takes precedence over everything else.” “Everyone agrees that this is the greatest choice available, and Sophie has had great support from the New Zealand Cricket Players Association and our own high performance unit team.
“The most important thing for NZC is that Sophie has a decent break, receives good support and care, and is fit and well before returning to professional cricket” .
Devine has participated in ODI matches against India, played for the Perth Scorchers in the WBBL, and participated in the ODI series against Australia in late December since New Zealand won the T20 World Cup in October 2024.Devine, who played a part in RCB’s 2024 championship run, was kept before the 2025 auction. She got six wickets in 10 games and scored 136 runs during the 2024 season. The 2025 season will begin on February 15 when RCB plays the Gujarat Giants at the brand-new BCA stadium in Vadodara.
