Darcie Brown Out for WBBL Season Due to Back Injury

Darcie Brown, a key player in Australia's pace attack, has been sidelined for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season due to a back injury. The 23-year-old last played during the Australia A tour of India in September.

The WBBL season is set to begin on October 29 and conclude on December 5. Brown was diagnosed with a disc injury after her participation in the tour, and while there were hopes for her recovery, Cricket Australia confirmed that she has not healed enough to resume training.

This injury not only affects her WBBL participation but also jeopardizes her chances of playing in the inaugural T20 Women's Champions Trophy in India scheduled for February. Brown's absence is a significant loss for the Adelaide Strikers, as noted by the team's coach, who emphasized her experience and leadership qualities.