Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux, who performed a key function in Royal Challenger Bengaluru’s title triumph in WPL 2024, has been dominated out of the upcoming season as a consequence of a knee harm.
England all-rounder Charlie Dean, who has 46 WT20I wickets at an financial system of 6.91, has been named Molineux’s substitute.
Molineux picked up the harm after the completion of India’s tour of Australia in December final 12 months and won’t get well in time to play the season.
The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder was an integral a part of RCB-W’s squad in WPL 2024, accounting for 12 wickets in 10 matches, together with a memorable three-wicket over within the last.
England’s Dean comes into the aspect with the expertise of working primarily within the center and demise overs, and can add a wealth of talent to the squad as RCB look to defend its title.