Delhi Capitals have started their preparations for the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League with a pre-season training camp in Goa. South African players Marizanne Kapp and Lizelle Lee are among the first overseas cricketers to join the camp. Experienced all-rounder Kapp and wicketkeeper-batter Lee, who recently helped the Hobart Hurricanes to win the WBBL title, have started their training alongside Indian players including Taniyaa Bhatia, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav and Nandni Sharma.. England all-rounder Lucy Hamilton is also part of the camp.<h2>Watch the video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The first training session was this smoooooth! 🤌 <a href="https://t.co/Bx9kBsL7nm">pic.twitter.com/Bx9kBsL7nm</a>&mdash; Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals/status/2006289837540905047?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The practice sessions are being led by head coach Jonathan Batty, while the remaining Indian international players are expected to join soon.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shubman-gill-ravindra-jadeja-to-play-vijay-hazare-trophy-in-january-report-1767176056764">Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja to play Vijay Hazare Trophy in January: Report</a>&nbsp;"It's been great to get the squad together and start working on our plans for the season," Batty said. “We have some fresh faces in the team, so it will be exciting to see them blend with our philosophy. Goa's weather is perfect for preparations. The remaining players will join in a couple of days, and we'll begin training in full swing with the complete squad before heading to Mumbai to start our season and take it match by match toward our objectives,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delhi Capitals CEO Sunil Gupta said that the team values continuity and a strong team culture after finishing runners-up in the last three seasons. He said the camp helps players connect with each other, especially new members and added that Goa is an ideal place to begin preparations.&nbsp;&nbsp;"From a franchise perspective, players love coming back to Delhi Capitals; it's like a family," he said.&nbsp;“The pre-season camp is where the fun and serious work begins. It's a great opportunity for players to bond, especially with new faces in the squad, and Goa is one of the best locations to set the tone. Our consistency over the past seasons has helped us reach three consecutive finals, and the aim is to continue that momentum this year,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2025-26-travis-head-wants-rivals-to-share-drinks-after-sydney-test-1767176983355">Ashes 2025-26: Travis Head wants rivals to share drinks after Sydney Test</a>&nbsp;Delhi Capitals will start their WPL 2026 season against two-time champions Mumbai Indians on January 10 in Navi Mumbai.

Delhi Capitals will start their WPL 2026 season against two-time champions Mumbai Indians on January 10 in Navi Mumbai.

Delhi Capitals have started their preparations for the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League with a pre-season training camp in Goa. South African players Marizanne Kapp and Lizelle Lee are among the first overseas cricketers to join the camp. Experienced all-rounder Kapp and wicketkeeper-batter Lee, who recently helped the Hobart Hurricanes to win the WBBL title, have started their training alongside Indian players including Taniyaa Bhatia, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav and Nandni Sharma.. England all-rounder Lucy Hamilton is also part of the camp. Watch the video

Delhi Capitals will start their WPL 2026 season against two-time champions Mumbai Indians on January 10 in Navi Mumbai.

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is all set to begin on Jan 9, and fans can start buying tickets online from December 26. The BCCI has named District as the official ticketing partner for the fourth season of the league. This year’s tournament will be played across two venues, the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai and the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The season opener will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on last year’s champions, Mumbai Indians, in Navi Mumbai. A total of 11 matches will be held in Mumbai from January 9 to January 17. After that, the league will move to Vadodara, where the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs, will be hosted at the BCA Stadium.&nbsp;Along with RCB and MI, the other teams competing this season are Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-eng-4th-ashes-when-and-where-to-watch-australia-vs-england-match-live-streaming-in-india-1766676519545">AUS vs ENG, 4th Ashes: When and where to watch match live streaming in India?</a><h2>All you need to know about WPL 2026 ticket sale</h2><h3>Where to buy WPL 2026 tickets</h3>The tickets for WPL 2026 will be sold on the official WPL website and the District app by Zomato platform.<h3>When will ticket sales start</h3>

Online ticket sales for WPL 2026 will begin at 6:00 PM IST on Friday (December 26).<h2>WPL 2026 mega auction</h2>The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction took place in New Delhi on Nov 27 with 277 players competed for 73 spots. Deepti Sharma became the costliest signing of the day after UP Warriorz used their Right to Match (RTM) card to bring her back for INR 3.20 crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;This signing also made her the second-most expensive Indian player in the auction and also the first one to be retained through RTM.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mumbai Indians spent INR 3 crore to sign New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr again, even though they had released her before the auction. She became the second-most expensive overseas player.&nbsp;One of the biggest shocks came right at the start of the auction when Australian captain Alyssa Healy went unsold. Another Australian player, Alana King, also did not receive any bids, even during the accelerated round.

 A total of 11 matches will be held in Mumbai from January 9 to January 17. After that, the league will move to Vadodara, where the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs, will be hosted at the BCA Stadium.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is all set to begin on Jan 9, and fans can start buying tickets online from December 26. The BCCI has named District as the official ticketing partner for the fourth season of the league. This year’s tournament will be played across two venues, the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai and the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The season opener will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on last year’s champions, Mumbai Indians, in Navi Mumbai. A total of 11 matches will be held in Mumbai from January 9 to January 17. After that, the league will move to Vadodara, where the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs, will be hosted at the BCA Stadium. Along with RCB and MI, the other teams competing this season are Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants. Also Read - AUS vs ENG, 4th Ashes: When and where to watch match live streaming in India? All you need to know about WPL 2026 ticket sale Where to buy WPL 2026 tickets The tickets for WPL 2026 will be sold on the official WPL website and the District app by Zomato platform. When will ticket sales start

A total of 11 matches will be held in Navi Mumbai from January 9 to January 17. After that, the league will move to Vadodara, where the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs, will be hosted at the BCA Stadium.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) have named World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Rodrigues replaces former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who led DC to three straight WPL finals but could not win the title. Jemimah was already retained by the franchise before the auction and has been an important player for the team since the first season. In her WPL career, she has played 27 matches and scored 507 runs at a strike rate of nearly 140.&nbsp;Reacting to the announcement, Rodrigues said that this year has been very special for her, with a World Cup win and now the chance to lead a team that means a lot to her.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-u-19-pcb-to-complain-to-icc-about-indian-players-provoking-pakistani-players-in-final-1766499489636">Asia Cup U-19: PCB to complain to ICC about India 'provoking Pak players'</a>&nbsp;“It is an absolute honour to be named captain of the Delhi Capitals, and I am deeply grateful to the owners and the support staff for placing their faith in me to lead this team. It has truly been a dream year for me and my family, winning the World Cup and now being entrusted with this wonderful opportunity at a franchise that has held a very special place in my heart since the very first season of the WPL,” Rodrigues said in a media release from Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I have learned so much over the last three years and have shared some of my best moments with the Delhi Capitals. This team is my family. While I will miss the players who were part of our journey in the first cycle, I am excited to create new memories with both familiar faces and new teammates. We have a strong group, and I can’t wait to get going as we look ahead to what we hope will be a very successful season, and finally cross that line that has eluded us in the last three years,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/messi-s-sister-maria-sol-in-hospital-following-miami-car-crash-days-before-wedding-1766491176296">Messi’s sister Maria in hospital following Miami car crash days before wedding</a>&nbsp;Parth Jindal, co-owner of Delhi Capitals, said, “Jemimah has been with us since day one, and there was never any doubt that she would one day captain the team. Beyond her on-field heroics, her infectious smile and boundless energy have made her a much-loved presence in the dressing room, and I am confident she will lead the squad exceptionally well. Her magical innings against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final was truly inspiring, and we are immensely proud to have her represent Delhi Capitals and now lead the team. ”&nbsp;Rodrigues is currently a part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries. In ODIs, she has featured in 59 matches and scored 1,749 runs, including three centuries and eight fifties.

Rodrigues is currently part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have named World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Rodrigues replaces former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who led DC to three straight WPL finals but could not win the title. Jemimah was already retained by the franchise before the auction and has been an important player for the team since the first season. In her WPL career, she has played 27 matches and scored 507 runs at a strike rate of nearly 140. Reacting to the announcement, Rodrigues said that this year has been very special for her, with a World Cup win and now the chance to lead a team that means a lot to her. Also Read - Asia Cup U-19: PCB to complain to ICC about India 'provoking Pak players' “It is an absolute honour to be named captain of the Delhi Capitals, and I am deeply grateful to the owners and the support staff for placing their faith in me to lead this team. It has truly been a dream year for me and my family, winning the World Cup and now being entrusted with this wonderful opportunity at a franchise that has held a very special place in my heart since the very first season of the WPL,” Rodrigues said in a media release from Delhi Capitals. “I have learned so much over the last three years and have shared some of my best moments with the Delhi Capitals. This team is my family. While I will miss the players who were part of our journey in the first cycle, I am excited to create new memories with both familiar faces and new teammates. We have a strong group, and I can’t wait to get going as we look ahead to what we hope will be a very successful season, and finally cross that line that has eluded us in the last three years,” she added. Also Read - Messi’s sister Maria in hospital following Miami car crash days before wedding Parth Jindal, co-owner of Delhi Capitals, said, “Jemimah has been with us since day one, and there was never any doubt that she would one day captain the team. Beyond her on-field heroics, her infectious smile and boundless energy have made her a much-loved presence in the dressing room, and I am confident she will lead the squad exceptionally well. Her magical innings against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final was truly inspiring, and we are immensely proud to have her represent Delhi Capitals and now lead the team. ” Rodrigues is currently a part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries. In ODIs, she has featured in 59 matches and scored 1,749 runs, including three centuries and eight fifties.

Rodrigues is currently part of India’s squad for the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. Overall, she has played 113 T20 Internationals for India, scoring 2,444 runs with 14 half-centuries.

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