New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has urged a review of fielding regulations and boundary dimensions in women’s cricket, arguing that current rules favour batters and make life harder for bowlers. She highlighted the four-fielders-out restriction and shorter boundaries in the WPL as factors skewing the balance, calling for adjustments to ensure fairer competition.
Devine, a standout all-rounder picked by Gujarat Giants for WPL 2026, stressed that flat pitches and limited fielding options compound the challenge for bowlers. She also weighed in on strategic innovations like the ‘retired-out’ tactic, noting it prioritises team momentum while expressing preference for it over the impact player rule. Her remarks are expected to spark broader discussions on adapting playing conditions as women’s cricket evolves in power and popularity.
