Beth Mooney takes over from Sophie Devine as Perth Scorchers captain

Beth Mooney will lead Perth Scorchers in the 12th WBBL season, replacing Sophie Devine, who captained them to the 2021 title. Mooney, the WBBL's leading run-scorer with 5,600 runs, joined Scorchers from Brisbane Heat in 2020 and has played 80 games for them. She called the step up 'a little bit daunting'. Scorchers open against Melbourne Renegades on Saturday.