In last year\u2019s WBBL season, Sophie ruptured the ACL in her left knee during the Melbourne derby. Though she'\u2019s extended her contract with the Renegades for the next two years, she won\u2019t be a part of the upcoming season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She is the second Australia player Renegades will not have services of in this year\u2019s WBBL after pacer Tayla Vlaeminck underwent shoulder injury following Australia A team\u2019s tour of England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I'm really disappointed that my ongoing recovery from an ACL reconstruction means that I won\u2019t be fit and available in time for this season, but I\u2019m very much appreciative of the support the club has shown me during the process and I\u2019m very keen to repay their support by helping the team in any way possible over the coming months.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019m extremely excited and grateful to be re-signing with the Renegades. To have been at the club since the inception of the WBBL and to have shared in so many special experiences with a wonderful group of teammates and staff is something that I truly value. It\u2019s a lovely feeling to be extending my time at the Renegades for a further two seasons,\" said Sophie in a statement issued by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sophie's absence means Renegades will need a new captain for the upcoming season. Though the club said it will announce a stand-in captain in coming days, possible candidates include India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, West Indies captain Hayley and Australia\u2019s leg-spin all-rounder Georgia Wareham, who was the vice-captain for the club last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We\u2019re delighted to have Sophie extend her contract by two years with the club. She has been a fantastic player and ambassador for the club since the very early days and a respected leader among her teammates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"While we\u2019d love to have her on the field this year, it\u2019s important Sophie returns to full fitness and her leadership around the group off the field will be just as important,\" said James Rosengarten, Melbourne Renegades General Manager.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sophie-molineux-ruled-out-of-wbbl-due-to-ongoing-acl-recovery.jpg", "alt_img": "Sophie Molineux ruled out of WBBL due to ongoing ACL recovery", "alt_title": "Sophie Molineux ruled out of playing for Melbourne Renegades in WBBL due to ongoing ACL recovery", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Sophie Molineux Ruled Out Of WBBL Due To Ongoing ACL Recovery On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Sophie Molineux Ruled Out Of WBBL Due To Ongoing ACL Recovery, Melbourne Renegades General Manager: Australia\u2019s left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux has been ruled out for Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming season.", "seo_keywords": "Sophie Molineux, Melbourne Renegades, Big Bash League, Tayla Vlaeminck, Harmanpreet Kaur, West Indies, Georgia Wareham, James Rosengarten, Melbourne Renegades General Manager", "tag": "", "tagging": "Sophie Molineux, Melbourne Renegades, Big Bash League, Tayla Vlaeminck, Harmanpreet Kaur, West Indies, Georgia Wareham, James Rosengarten, Melbourne Renegades General Manager", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "sophie-molineux-ruled-out-of-wbbl-due-to-ongoing-acl-recovery", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1061", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-10-12 14:38:03", "updated": "2023-10-12 14:38:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Sophie Molineux, Melbourne Renegades, Big Bash League, Tayla Vlaeminck, Harmanpreet Kaur, West Indies, Georgia Wareham, James Rosengarten, Melbourne Renegades General Manager", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-10-12 14:38:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "806926", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/sophie-molineux-ruled-out-of-wbbl-due-to-ongoing-acl-recovery-9512" }