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Royal Challengers Bengaluru will miss the services of Sophie Devine in WPL 2025 as the New Zealander chose to prioritise her mental well-being over cricket.

New Zealand cricket captain Sophie Devine has decided to skip the Women's Premier League Season 2 with Royal Challengers Bangalore to focus on her well-being. After professional advice, Devine is taking a break from domestic cricket,

New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine has taken a break from cricket. She won't be featuring in the remainder of the ongoing domestic season and is set to miss the Women's Premier League 2025 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Devine, a key player in RCB's title-winning campaign in 2024, was retained ahead of the 2025 auction. In the previous season, she scored 136 runs and picked up six wickets across ten matches. RCB will begin their 2025 season on February 15 against Gujarat Giants at the newly built BCA Stadium in Vadodara.

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is set to miss the Women's Premier League Season 2 for Royal Challengers Bangalore to prioritize her "well-being."New Zealand Cricket released a statement confirming that Devine is taking a break from domestic cricket after receiving "professional advice.