Reason why West Indies star Hayley Matthews was not picked in WBBL|11 draft

Tea Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Draft for its 11th Edition Generated immense Excitement As Some of the World’s Top Female Cricketers Were Picked by the Eight Franchises on Thursday, June 19. Featuring an Impressive International Lineup, The Draft Provided A Glimpse Into promise to be a Thrilling Season of T20 Cricket Australia. Each Team Took Strategic Steps to Bolster Their Squads, Ensuring A Competitive Edge in the Upcoming Tournament.

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Cricket fans were treated to a series of headline moves as renowned stars like india’s RodrogueEngland Sophie EcclestoneSouth Africa’s Laura WolvesSri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththhu, and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine Were Drafted Into Various Teams. England’s Danni Wyatt also Found Herself in the mix. The Variety of Selections Reflected the Global Appeal of the League and Highlighted the Growing Talent Pool in Women’s Cricket. While the announcements thrulled fans, the absence of one major name raised eyebrows.

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Reason Behind Hayley Matthews’ absence

West Indies Captain and all-round Hayley Matthewsa central figure for Melbourne Renegades In Previous Seasons, was notably missing from the wbbl | 11 Player Draft. The Reason for her omission was later confirmed – Matthews is set to undergo shops surgery, rendering her unavailable for the whole season.

Matthews, Who Had Recently Susated A Should Injury During the First Odi of the West Indies’ Tour of England, was expected to recover but sincereed a delay in full fitness. Although she continued to participate in subsequent home series and is schedulated to feature in the women’s cpl for Royals Barbados In September, She will undergo surgery surround the time of the Women’s Odi World CupA Tournament West Indies failed to qualify for.

Her unavailabibility comes as a setback for the melbourne renegades, who had signed her as a pre-drraft recruit on two-year deal. The News of Her withdrawal surfaced Just Hours Before the Draft, forcing the renegades to reconsider Their Overseas Player Strategy.

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This article was first published at Womencricket.comhas Times cricket Company.