She will also miss the remainder of the Super Smash; a decision on her playing future "will be announced in due course"

In addition to being unavailable for WPL 2025, the 35-year-old will also be absent for the remainder of the current Super Smash season for Wellington.

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 has been competing in the ongoing Super Smash for Wellington, scoring 38 runs and claiming eight wickets in five matches. In her most recent game against Canterbury in Christchurch, she delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 5 for 13.

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.