Ahead of the 2024 Women’s Premier League season, the Gujarat Giants team suffered a major setback. In fact, English cricketer Sophia Dunkley will not be playing in the upcoming Women’s Premier League season. Sophia Dunkley plays for Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League. However, the fact that Sophia Dunkley is not playing is considered a big blow for the Gujarat Giants. Sophia Dunkley also opened up about why she won’t be playing in the 2024 Women’s Premier League season.
According to media reports, England cricketer Sophia Dunkley has decided not to play in the 2024 Women’s Premier League season to focus on international cricket. The first season of the Women’s Premier League was played at the beginning of last year. Sophia Dunkley played for the Gujarat Giants this season.
Sophia Dunkley has decided to skip the WPL to prepare for international matches. (Espncricinfo). pic.twitter.com/oNAgzB0GxB
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 5, 2023
We tell you that Sophia Dunkley plays international cricket for England. She also represented Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League last year. Sophia Dunkley has also played for Surrey Stars, Lancashire Thunder, Southern Brethren and Wales Fire Women’s Team.
It is noteworthy that the first season of the Women’s Premier League was played last year. Mumbai Indians led by Harmanpreet Kaur won the title by winning the final. But this time, the Mumbai Indians team will defend their title in the 2024 season of the Women’s Premier League. Before that, the auction will take place at the same time on December 9th.