Nazma Khan Excited to Join Delhi Capitals for WPL 2027
Nazma Khan's Anticipation for WPL Journey
New Delhi, November 13: Nazma Khan, the latest addition to the Delhi Capitals, is thrilled about her debut in the Women's Premier League (WPL). She looks forward to learning from seasoned players like Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, and Marizanne Kapp.
The 30-year-old all-rounder was acquired for Rs 10 lakh during the accelerated round of the WPL 2027 mini-auction held in Kochi. This opportunity allows her to display her skills alongside some of the top talents in women's cricket. In a recent media interaction, Nazma expressed her eagerness to observe and learn from the experienced players, emphasizing the importance of understanding their strategies and game awareness.
"Our team has many prominent players. Being able to play alongside Jemimah, Shafali, Laura, and Marizanne is a significant achievement. I aim to learn from their unique qualities and approaches during matches," she stated.
Nazma particularly admires Jemimah's tactical awareness and Laura's calm demeanor. She noted, "Jemimah is always engaged and reads the game well, while Laura's composure is impressive. I believe this is just the start of my journey, and I will gain invaluable insights from each player. It's exciting to give my best in such an environment."
Her selection for the WPL follows a successful domestic season where she showcased her talent. Nazma played a crucial role in Delhi's victory in the Senior Women's One Day Trophy, taking 24 wickets, and helped the North Delhi Strikers clinch the Women's Delhi Premier League (DPL), where she earned the Purple Cap. Her path to the WPL was not easy; after six years on the bench, she had brief stints with Nagaland and Uttarakhand before her performances in the televised Women's DPL in 2024 caught the attention of scouts.
Currently, she is competing in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy Elite for Delhi and aims to convert her domestic achievements into success in the WPL. This opportunity also brings her closer to her goal of joining the Indian national team. The Delhi Capitals will be captained by Jemimah Rodrigues in the 2027 season, featuring other notable players like Shafali Verma, Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, and Sree Charani.
Nazma's immediate goal is to maximize this opportunity, learn from her experienced teammates, and demonstrate her capabilities at the highest level of franchise cricket. The Delhi Capitals Women squad for WPL 2027 includes: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Sree Charani, Deeya Yadav, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani, Annabel Sutherland, Kiran Navgire, Uma Kashvi, Kirstie Gordon, and Nazma Khan.