Delhi Capitals Name Jemimah Rodrigues WPL 2026 Captain

Delhi Capitals Appoint Jemimah Rodrigues as Captain for 2026 Women's Premier League Season

New Delhi, December 23, 2025 - The Delhi Capitals named Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues as their captain for the 2026 Women's Premier League season on Tuesday, marking a significant leadership transition as the franchise seeks to secure its first title after three consecutive runner-up finishes.

Rodrigues, a 25-year-old Mumbai native and the team's first-ever signing in the inaugural WPL auction, steps into the role following the release of Australian veteran Meg Lanning ahead of the recent mega auction. Lanning had guided the Capitals to finals in each of the league's first three seasons but departed as the franchise prioritized an Indian leader to deepen connections with domestic players and local fans. The announcement came during an emotional fan event on December 14, where Rodrigues was surprised with messages from her family and childhood coach before receiving her customized captaincy jersey.

Rodrigues expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting her long association with the team. "It is an absolute honour to be named captain of the Delhi Capitals, and I am deeply...