Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma retained by Delhi Capitals for WPL 2026
The Delhi Capitals cricket team is keeping some of its best players for the next WPL season in 2026.
Two stars who recently did very well in the Women's World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, will stay with the team.
They said they feel like part of a family with Delhi Capitals because the owners and coaches are very supportive.
The team also kept other players like Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, and Niki Prasad.
Delhi Capitals has a lot of money left to spend and many open spots to pick new players in the upcoming big auction.
They want to keep the good team spirit going.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma have been retained by the Delhi Capitals for WPL 2026.
Both players were key performers in India's recent ICC Women's World Cup victory.
Rodrigues and Verma expressed that the team feels like 'family' due to a supportive environment.
Other retained players include Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, and Niki Prasad.
Delhi Capitals have 13 available slots and ₹5.70 crore remaining purse for the WPL 2026 Mega Auction.
- Who
- Delhi Capitals franchise
- What
- Retained several players, including Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, for the fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2026.
- When
- Ahead of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction
- Where
- India (Women's Premier League)
- Why
- To build continuity around established talent and maintain a supportive team environment.
Player Sentiment
Team Strategy
Player Retention
Player Sentiment
Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma expressed happiness and a sense of 'family' with the Delhi Capitals, highlighting the supportive environment and freedom to play.
Team Strategy
Delhi Capitals retained key players, including World Cup stars Rodrigues and Verma, indicating a strategy of building continuity around established talent.
- Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Event
- Player retentions for WPL 2026
- Retained Players
- Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad
- Player Purse Remaining
- ₹5.70 crore
- Available Slots
- 13
Sources
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