Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 as a key turner Sophie Molyneux He was ruled out of the game due to a knee injury.

RCB face major setback with Sophie Molineux injury

Molyneux, who was part of the Australian cricket team, suffered an injury during the series against India, making it unlikely that she would recover in time for the season. her absence defending championHer performance last year relied heavily on her all-around contribution.

Molineux will be crucial to RCB’s success in WPL 2024, playing a crucial role in leading the team to their first title. In the last edition, she took 12 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.31, showcasing her bowling skills and composure in high-pressure situations. Her ability to turn the game around with her accurate left-arm spin, coupled with her handy contributions with the bat in the lower order, has made her an integral part of the RCB team. Her performances were key to RCB’s title-winning campaign and the team will undoubtedly miss her experience and winning ability without her this season.

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Announcing replacement molyneux

To fill the void left by Molineux, RCB made a smart move: signing England All-rounder Charlotte Dean as her replacement. Dean has extensive international experience with a proven track record of consistent performance across all formats. She has played 36 T20 Internationals, 3 Test matches and 39 ODIs for England and has 46 wickets in T20Is with an economy rate of 6.91.

Apart from his impressive bowling record, Dean is also a handy lower-order batsman capable of scoring crucial runs when required. Her ability to contribute in both areas makes her an ideal replacement, although she will have plenty of room to fill Molineux’s absence. Dean is currently playing for England Women in the Ashes Cup series and is expected to be fully available throughout the 2025 WPL season.

Her arrival adds depth to the RCB squad and brings much-needed experience, especially in the spin department. The addition of Dean gives the defending champions a balanced attack and the ability to match Molineux’s versatility, although replicating her impact on the pitch will be a challenge. Dean’s arrival has given RCB a new boost as they prepare to defend their title, but the absence of Molineux’s major contribution this season will undoubtedly be felt by the team.

🔊Official Announcement🔊

Our all-around champion Sophie Molyneux was unfortunately left out #WPL2025 England all-rounder 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 was chosen as her replacement due to a knee injury.

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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 16, 2025

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This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.