David Warner, Marcus Stoinis, Sophie Devine pull out of The Hundred, more withdrawals likely

Warner and Stoinis have been included in Australia's preliminary squads for their upcoming tours of West Indies and Bangladesh.

Australia's David Warner, Marcus Stoinis and New Zealand women's star Sophie Devine have pulled out of The Hundred in what could be the first of several withdrawals due to clashes with international schedule and pandemic-related travel restrictions. "It is obviously disappointing to lose players with the ability of David and Marcus, but the realities of Covid mean there are practicalities that are difficult for some overseas players to overcome. Replacement overseas players will be signed by Southern Brave, and we look forward to the Hundred showcasing world-class cricket this summer," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) told ESPNCricinfo. Warner and Stoinis were both contracted by the Southern Brave while Devine was signed by Birmingham Phoenix. Warner and Stoinis have been named in the Australia's preliminary squad for white-ball tours to the West Indies and Bangladesh, which overlap with the Hundred's window from July 21-August 21.