Devine aims for WBBL return after calf injury
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Welsh Fire skipper Sophie Devine is targeting a return to competitive action in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) following a calf muscle tear that curtailed her Hundred campaign. The injury, sustained earlier this month, has sidelined Devine during a critical period of the cricket season. Providing updates on her recovery, Devine expressed determination to participate in the upcoming WBBL season, which is crucial for her team and her own playing prospects. She hopes to rejoin the squad as soon as she is fit to contribute.
- •Sophie Devine leads Welsh Fire in The Hundred.
- •Injury occurred in August 2026.
- •Devine aims to return for WBBL.
- •Her absence affects team performance.
- •Recovery updates indicate possible return soon.
- 8:24 PMESPNcricinfo — Devine targets WBBL for injury comeback
"Welsh Fire skipper had her Hundred campaign curtailed by a calf muscle tear
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