James rosengarten: Cricket News & Match Updates

T20 World Cup: Australia fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck has been ruled out of the upcoming WBBL season due to her ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery. Tayla had been targeting a return to competitive cricket through her first appearance for the Melbourne Renegades since dislocating her right shoulder during Australia’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign.

But in a statement on Saturday, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed that Tayla has not progressed sufficiently in her recovery to be available for selection. Tayla, widely regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the women’s game when fit, will now continue her rehabilitation away from the tournament starting on November 9.

"Following a right shoulder injury sustained during the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup that required reconstruction surgery, Tayla's recovery has been impacted by ongoing limitations, restricting her ability to progress her bowling and work through the end stages of her return to play plan.”   Read More...