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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 8 'retired out' dismissals in first 14 days of 2026 T20s
- 2🏆 Ayushi Soni and Harleen Deol out in WPL matches
- 3💡 Devine views it as strategic tool for team momentum
- 4🔮 Divides fans but shapes future T20 tactics globally
"The Gujarat Giants all-rounder has backed the practise, but is uncertain that if everyone will be in agreement with this growing trend in T20 cricket"
Sophie Devine champions the controversial 'retired out' dismissal sweeping T20 leagues, calling it a smart strategic tool despite sparking heated debates. In Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, debuts like Ayushi Soni's for Gujarat Giants and Harleen Deol's for UP Warriorz joined a global tally of eight such outs across SA20, BBL, WPL, and Super Smash.
Tactical Edge in Momentum Game
"It's just another tool to gain momentum for the team," Devine explained ahead of Gujarat's matches. The Gujarat Giants all-rounder sees it as innovation in T20's fast-paced evolution, prioritizing team strategy over tradition.
"Some people will love it, some people will hate it." — Sophie Devine
As women's cricket explodes with WPL's IPL-style frenzy, this trend tests purists but excites tacticians. Indian fans, hooked on high-octane action, might embrace it like strategic timeouts or impact subs.
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