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England allrounder Kate Cross is “gutted” to miss the Women’s Premier League due to a back injury. Royal Challengers Bangalore will also miss Sophie Devine.
Kate Cross needs time to recover from an injury. (BCCI Photo)
England allrounder Kate Cross on Friday said she is “gutted” to miss out on this year’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) but had to pull out to allow herself more time to fully recover from a back injury ahead of a busy international season.
The third edition of the WPL begins on February 14 in Vadodara.
Besides Cross, Royal Challengers Bangalore will also miss the services of Sophie Devine, with Heather Graham and Kim Garth named as replacements.
“My decision to withdraw from the WPL was a difficult one, but I need to take the time to rehab my injury fully and prioritise my mental and physical well-being ahead of a big summer,” Cross said in an Instagram post.
“I’m gutted to be missing my time with RCB this year but wish @smriti_mandhana and the girls all the luck in defending the trophy! I’ll be supporting everyone from back home,” she added.
RCB will face Gujarat Giants in the tournament opener on February 14 in Vadodara.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
