New Zealand captain Devine to skipper Birmingham in The Hundred
New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine will captain Birmingham Phoenix women's team in the inaugural edition of English cricket's The Hundred, it was announced Friday.
Devine, one of the outstanding female cricketers of her generation, recently led the White Ferns at the Women's T20 World Cup in Australia.
"It's hugely exciting for me to be able to lead Birmingham Phoenix," said Devine.
"Birmingham is a place that's close to my heart having had a couple of years with Warwickshire."
Ben Sawyer, Birmingham Phoenix women's coach, said: "Sophie was the first international player we selected for Birmingham Phoenix and I've always admired the way she goes about her game."
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