Sophie Devine Calls for Review of Fielding Rules and Boundary Lengths in Women's Cricket

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has called for a review of fielding regulations and boundary lengths in women's cricket, citing an imbalance favoring batters. Currently, teams can place no more than four fielders outside the inner circle during non-powerplay overs, and boundaries in the Women's Premier League are capped at 60 metres, shorter than the men's 77 metres. Devine suggests allowing five fielders on the boundary to support bowlers, especially on flat pitches. She also commented on the growing use of the 'retired-out' tactic in the WPL, emphasizing team strategy considerations.