Sophie Devine to captain White Ferns in final World Cup

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 2:32pm

In this story White Ferns, Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Bella James

Sophie Devine will lead the White Ferns in her fifth and final one-day World Cup next month. The 15-player squad includes four newcomers making their maiden tournament appearances: Flora Devonshire, Polly Inglis, Bella James, and Bree Illing.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 1:59pm

   White Ferns: Sophie Devine to lead squad in final ODI World Cup, as experienced players miss out (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 2:00pm

   White Ferns bring in new faces alongside veterans for World Cup (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 2:32pm

   Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups (opens in new tab)