Wbbl 2019 Australia And Melbourne Renegades Cricketer Sophie Molineux Opts Out Due To Mental Health Reasons

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Glenn Maxwell, Nic Maddinson and Will Pucovski recently stepped away from the game due to mental health issues. Sophie, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL, received immediate support from her teammates and coach Tim Coyle. Speaking to the reporters, Coyle said

Speaking on the matter, Australia Women’s Team Doctor Pip Inge stated her concern on the growing issue of mental health and said that the wellbeing of cricketers was always the priority for the Board and the players were brave enough to make their issues public. She said:

Last summer, Perth Scorchers women’s batter Nicole Bolton had also taken a break from cricket post her revelation that she was suffering from mental health problems.

Melbourne Renegades have replaced Sophie Molineux with Makinley Blows in their squad for their next game against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

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