Flora Devonshire ruled out of Women's World Cup

All-rounder Flora Devonshire has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup 2025 with a hand injury. The spin bowling all-rounder has been replaced by Hannah Rowe, a fast-bowling all-rounder.

Devonshire sustained a laceration to her left hand when fielding during training and is expected to take two-to-three weeks to heal. Her replacement, Rowe, has played in two ODI World Cups before and has represented New Zealand in 60 ODIs.

"We're all feeling for Flora," New Zealand head coach Ben Sawyer said. "She worked hard to earn her spot in this squad and it's a real shame her tournament is ending early. We're pleased to be able to call up a senior player in Hannah Rowe. Hannah's obviously not a like-for-like replacement for Flora, but she offers an all-round skillset and has experience in sub-continent conditions."

Rowe is set to join the on October 7 in Indore before travelling with the group to Guwahati. New Zealand's next game is against South Africa on October 6.