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Australian fast bowling star Tayla Vlaeminck will not play in the WBBL season, as she continues her recovery from shoulder surgery.

Sidelined: Tayla Vlaeminck will not play in the WBBL tournament this summer.Credit: Getty Images

Vlaeminck had intended to play for the Melbourne Renegades for the first time since she dislocated her right shoulder during Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign in October 2024.

But in emerged on Saturday that the 26-year-old has not progressed far enough in her rehabilitation to be fit in time for the November 9 season start.

“Following a right shoulder injury sustained during the 2024 ICC women’s T20 World Cup that required reconstruction surgery, Tayla’s recovery has been impacted by ongoing limitations, restricting her ability to progress her bowling and work through the end stages of her return to play plan,” Australian women’s team physiotherapist Kate Beerworth said in a statement.

“We’ll continue to work with Tayla, the Melbourne Renegades and Cricket Victoria to support her through this next phase.”