Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Anagha Deshpande Joins Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach
Anagha Deshpande, who used to play cricket for India, is now an assistant coach for the Delhi Capitals team in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
She will help the team with batting and fielding.
Anagha played for India in 23 ODIs and 8 T20Is and has had success coaching younger teams in Uttarakhand.
The Delhi Capitals will start their 2026 season on January 10 against the Mumbai Indians.
Jemimah Rodrigues is the new captain of the Delhi Capitals, and Anagha thinks she is a great leader.
Anagha is excited to learn and help the team win the trophy.
Anagha Deshpande joins Delhi Capitals as assistant coach for the 2026 WPL season.
She will focus on fielding and batting in the team's setup.
Anagha played 23 ODIs and 8 T20Is for India, scoring 483 runs and taking 16 catches and 21 stumpings.
She has previously coached U19 and U23 teams in Uttarakhand, leading them to multiple titles.
Delhi Capitals will start their 2026 season on January 10 against Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
- Who
- Anagha Deshpande, former India cricketer, and Jemimah Rodrigues, new Delhi Capitals captain.
- What
- Anagha Deshpande has joined Delhi Capitals as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026 WPL season.
- When
- The 2026 WPL season starts on January 10, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi Capitals will play their first match at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- Anagha Deshpande aims to help Delhi Capitals win the WPL trophy and contribute to the team's development.
- Player
- Anagha Deshpande
- Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Role
- Assistant Coach
- Focus Areas
- Fielding and Batting
- Previous Teams
- Maharashtra, Railways, Gujarat, Puducherry
- ODI Matches
- 23
- T20I Matches
- 8
- Runs Scored
- 483
- Catches
- 16
- Stumpings
- 21
- Coaching Success
- U19 and U23 titles in Uttarakhand
- New Captain
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Season Start
- January 10, 2026
- Opponent
- Mumbai Indians
- Venue
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai