Sophie Molineux ruled out of WPL 2025; Charlie Dean named as her replacement
Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux, who played a key role in RCB-W’s title triumph in WPL 2024, has been ruled out of the upcoming season due to a knee injury.
England all-rounder Charlie Dean, who has 46 WT20I wickets to her name at a meagre economy rate of just 6.91 and is a handy lower-order batter, has been named Molineux’s replacement.
Molineux picked up the injury after the completion of India’s tour of Australia in December last year and will not recover in time to play the season.
The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder was an integral part of RCB-W’s squad in WPL 2024, accounting for 12 wickets in 10 games at an economy rate of just 7.31 - including a memorable three-wicket over in the final that stole the game away from the Delhi Capitals.
Molineux, throughout the season, was one part of the terrific spin trio alongside Asha Sobhana and Purple Cap winner Shreyanka Patil, as they ran riot against oppositions, fuelling RCB’s trophy win.
England’s Dean comes into the side with the experience of operating primarily in the middle and death overs, and will add a wealth of skill to the squad as RCB look to defend their WPL 2024 title.
