"In the end she’s made a very selfless call, we’ll continue to support her and we look forward to having Jess back on the park next season.". She was named the club’s WBBL|05 Player of the Season after amassing 544 runs, including five half-centuries.Duffin said while it was a difficult decision, it was made in the best interests of the team.“I’ve always prided myself on my preparation and there just hasn’t been that opportunity this year. Punjab-Mumbai IPL match ends after two super overs! Melbourne [Australia], September 25 (ANI): Melbourne Renegades on Friday confirmed that Jess Duffin will not take part in the upcoming season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL… Melbourne Renegades’ Jess Duffin pulls out of WBBL Melbourne [Australia], September 25 (ANI): Melbourne Renegades on Friday confirmed that Jess Duffin will not take part in the upcoming season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) following the birth of her first child in June. Melbourne [Australia], September 25 (ANI): Melbourne Renegades on Friday confirmed that Jess Duffin will not take part in the upcoming season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) following the birth of her first child in June. Duffin, 31, is the Renegades' reigning player of the season and was named captain of the WBBL team of the 2019/20 tournament after amassing 544 runs at an average of 68.00 across 13 innings. She was named the club's WBBL|05 Player of the Season after amassing 544 runs, including five half-centuries. With two ferocious WBBL hundreds to her name - her second coming off just 42 balls - and an overall strike-rate of 137.40, it will be interesting to see where she is used in the batting order. Melbourne [Australia], September 25 (ANI): Melbourne Renegades on Friday confirmed that Jess Duffin will not take part in the upcoming season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) following the birth of her first child in June.Duffin and her husband Chris welcomed daughter Georgie on June 21. The batter, who captained the club last season, had hoped to make her return to the field after she and husband Chris welcomed daughter Georgie on June 21. In the end she’s made a very selfless call, we’ll continue to support her and we look forward to having Jess back on the park next season,” Stevens said.The Renegades will open the WBBL season on October 25 when they take on the Melbourne Stars in Sydney. Jess Duffin will not feature in the Melbourne Renegades’ campaign this WBBL|06 season, pulling out of the tournament following the birth of her first child in June. Satterthwaite, who welcomed her first daughter, Grace, with wife and fellow Renegade Lea Tahuhu in January, is set to make her cricket return tomorrow when the White Ferns meet Australia in the first T20I at Allan Border Field. "The WBBL is such a high-quality competition with a lot of games in quick succession and unfortunately my body is just not ready for that at this point. Super Over epic: KXIP stun MI in 2 one-over eliminators & how! "I wish our returning Captain Amy Satterthwaite and the team all the best – they’re such a talented group and I’m excited about what they can achieve this season.". New schedule, village confirmed for WBBL|06, Aussie players commit to standing against racism, All you need to know: Australia v New Zealand. Melbourne [Australia], September 25 (ANI): Melbourne Renegades on Friday confirmed that Jess Duffin will not take part in the upcoming season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) following the birth of her first child in June. The season will begin on October 25 with the Renegades to kick off the action with a derby against the Stars at North Sydney Oval. Duffin and her husband Chris welcomed daughter Georgie on June 21. Jess Duffin will not feature in the Melbourne Renegades’ campaign this WBBL|06 season, pulling out of the tournament following the birth of her first child in June. "Knowing Jess’ character and competitive spirit we knew she was going to give herself every chance to play," Stevens said. Copyright © 2020 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. All rights reserved. Melbourne Renegades' Jess Duffin pulls out of WBBL Melbourne [Australia], September 25 (ANI): Melbourne Renegades on Friday confirmed that Jess Duffin will not take part in the upcoming season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) following the birth of her first child in June. cricket.com.au is a production of CA Digital Media - a division of Cricket Australia. Jess Duffin to miss WBBL|06 after giving birth to her first daughter in June. However, Duffin said she had since decided against joining the Renegades in the Sydney hub – where all 59 matches will be played this season – in the best interests of the team. Lockie Ferguson stars as KKR win maiden Super Over to stun SunRisers, Melbourne Renegades' Jess Duffin pulls out of WBBL. While her presence in the middle-order will be missed, the Renegades will be consoled by the return of another new mother – New Zealand batter Amy Satterthwaite, who also resumes the Renegades captaincy after missing out last season while on maternity leave. Duffin and her husband Chris welcomed daughter Georgie on June 21. (ANI). Late Arun Jaitley's son is now DDCA chief! Renegades coach Lachlan Stevens said the club supported Duffin’s decision. The WBBL is such a high-quality competition with a lot of games in quick succession and unfortunately, my body is just not ready for that at this point,” the franchise’s official website quoted Duffin as saying.“It’ll be tough watching the team from home but I’ll have Georgie by my side so she’ll make things easier – during daylight hours at least. The batter, who captained the club last season, had hoped to make her return to the field after she and husband Chris welcomed daughter Georgie on June 21. "It’ll be tough watching the team from home but I’ll have Georgie by my side so she’ll make things easier – during daylight hours at least. The Renegades' Melbourne-based players and staff will travel to Sydney next weekend to begin two weeks of hotel quarantine before being joined by the remainder of the competition in the Sydney Olympic Park Village. IPL 2020: CSK hit rock bottom in Dhoni's 200th game. A replacement player for Duffin will be announced in due course. September 25, 2020 2 … I wish our returning Captain Amy Satterthwaite and the team all the best – they’re such a talented group and I’m excited about what they can achieve this season,” she added.The Renegades will announce a replacement player for Duffin in the coming weeks.Coach Lachlan Stevens said the club supports Duffin’s decision.“Knowing Jess’ character and competitive spirit we knew she was going to give herself every chance to play. I’ll obviously be in touch with the team and offer whatever support and help I can remotely during the season. Duffin was the club’s leading runscorer in WBBL|05, named captain of the official Team of the Tournament for her 544 runs including five half-centuries. "I’ll obviously be in touch with the team and offer whatever support and help I can remotely during the season. She gave birth to daughter Georgie on June 21.