Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Marizanne Kapp Withdraws From WBBL To Prioritize South Africa
Marizanne Kapp will not play for the Melbourne Stars in the next WBBL season.
She wants to concentrate on playing for South Africa.
South Africa has an important schedule starting with a Test match against India on December 9.
The team will also play in the Women’s Champions Trophy and face Australia.
Kapp has played in every WBBL season so far.
The Stars are disappointed to lose her, but they respect her choice.
They have brought back Dani Gibson and Amy Jones from England.
Gibson can contribute with batting and bowling, while Jones is a batter and wicketkeeper.
South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp will miss WBBL 12 with Melbourne Stars.
Kapp chose international commitments, including a Test against India beginning December 9.
South Africa’s schedule also includes a Women’s Champions Trophy and a series against Australia.
Kapp had played all 11 previous WBBL seasons across four teams.
The Stars re-signed England players Dani Gibson and Amy Jones to strengthen their squad.
- Who
- Marizanne Kapp, Melbourne Stars, and South Africa.
- What
- Kapp has withdrawn from the upcoming WBBL season to focus on international cricket.
- When
- The upcoming WBBL 12 season; South Africa’s international schedule begins with a Test on December 9.
- Where
- The decision affects Melbourne Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League.
- Why
- Kapp is prioritizing South Africa’s Test, multi-format series, and Women’s Champions Trophy commitments.
International Priorities
Club Needs
Kapp’s availability
International Priorities
Kapp is focusing on South Africa’s demanding international schedule, which begins shortly after the WBBL concludes.
Club Needs
The Melbourne Stars are disappointed to lose one of their key overseas players but accept her decision.
Squad replacement
International Priorities
Kapp’s withdrawal allows her to prepare for South Africa’s Test, limited-overs matches, and Champions Trophy campaign.
Club Needs
The Stars have responded by retaining Dani Gibson and Amy Jones, adding batting, bowling, and wicketkeeping options.
- Player
- Marizanne Kapp
- WBBL team
- Melbourne Stars
- Competition
- Women’s Big Bash League 12
- First international commitment
- A Test against India beginning December 9
- Additional commitments
- The Women’s Champions Trophy and a multi-format series against Australia
- Replacement signings
- Dani Gibson and Amy Jones of England
- Amy Jones’s WBBL 11 statistics
- 234 runs in 11 matches, with a highest score of 59
- Dani Gibson’s WBBL 11 statistics
- 170 runs at a strike rate of 139.34, including 26 boundaries