England all-rounder Kate Cross lamented missing this year’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) and made way to give herself extra time to heal completely from a back injury ahead of a busy international season.
The third edition of the WPL is all set to kickstart on February 14 in Vadodara.
Apart from Cross, Royal Challengers Bangalore will also be deprived of Sophie Devine’s service. Heather Graham and Kim Garth have been named as replacement players for the franchise.
“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 open its tournament campaign against Gujarat Giants on February 14 in Vadodara.
