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Sophie Devine Urges Review of Women's Cricket Fielding Limits and Boundary Sizes

Her remarks push for a better bat–ball balance in a WPL season defined by power hitting.

Overview

  • Devine said current conditions tilt contests toward batters, especially on flat wickets that offer little for bowlers.
  • Under existing regulations, only four fielders are allowed outside the inner circle during non-powerplay overs.
  • She proposed moving to five fielders on the boundary and called for larger playing dimensions in the women's game.
  • The WPL caps boundary length at 60 metres, compared with up to 77 metres in the men's competition.
  • Addressing tactics, she defended using 'retired-out'—highlighted by Ayushi Soni and Harleen Deol this season—and said she prefers it to the impact player rule.