Nazma Khan Excited for WPL Journey with Delhi Capitals

Nazma Khan's New Chapter in Women's Premier League

New Delhi, November 13: Nazma Khan, the latest addition to the Delhi Capitals, is thrilled about the chance to share the field with renowned players like Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, and Marizanne Kapp. This marks her first experience in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and she is determined to seize this opportunity.

The 30-year-old all-rounder was acquired for Rs 10 lakh during the accelerated phase of the WPL 2027 mini-auction held in Kochi, allowing her to display her skills alongside some of the top talents in women’s cricket.

During a recent media session, Nazma expressed her eagerness to learn from her seasoned teammates, emphasizing the importance of observing their strategies and game awareness as she embarks on this new journey.

“Our team is filled with exceptional players. Being around Jemimah, Shafali, Laura, Marizanne, and Shree Charani is a significant achievement. I aim to learn from their strengths and adapt my game accordingly,” she stated.

She particularly admires Jemimah's tactical awareness and Laura's calm demeanor on the field. “Jemimah is always engaged, reading the game effectively, while Laura's composure is remarkable. I believe this is just the beginning for me, and I look forward to learning from each player,” Nazma added.

Nazma's selection for the WPL follows a successful stint in domestic cricket, where she has proven to be a reliable performer. She played a pivotal role in Delhi's victory in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, taking 24 wickets, and also contributed to North Delhi Strikers' success in the Women’s Delhi Premier League (DPL), where she earned the Purple Cap.

Her path to the WPL has been challenging; after spending six years on the sidelines in Delhi, she had short spells with Nagaland and Uttarakhand. However, her standout 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 replicate her domestic success in the WPL.

This opportunity also brings her closer to her dream of representing the Indian national team.

Jemimah Rodrigues will captain the Delhi Capitals in the 2027 season, supported by notable players such as Shafali Verma, Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, and Sree Charani.

For Nazma, the priority is to maximize this opportunity, learn from her experienced teammates, and showcase her talent at the highest level of franchise cricket.

Delhi Capitals Women squad for WPL 2027: 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, Nazma Khan.