It Would Be Very Interesting To See Jemimah Rodrigues As Captain: Mithali Raj
These are exciting times ahead for Delhi Capitals with Jemimah being named captain. I think the WPL is maturing, and the time is ripe to start making Indian players captains. Jemi has shown great skills as a captain and leader and has performed well at the state level.
As the clock ticks before the start of the new season of the TATA WPL 2026, JioStar experts Saba Karim, Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra dissect three-time finalists Delhi Capitals' squad and their crucial auction picks, including Laura Wolvaardt and Chinelle Henry, while also discussing the prospect of the franchise's maiden title under a new Captain, Jemimah Rodrigues.
Speaking on JioStar’s 'TATA WPL: Know Your Team', JioStar expert Mithali Raj spoke about Laura Wolvaardt, her leadership qualities and outstanding form in international cricket:
"Laura Wolvaardt has been in great form in the ODI format. As a batter for the Gujarat Giants over the last couple of seasons, she has been very good and has contributed immensely. She brings a lot of value to her team. In terms of her leadership qualities and the b|atter that she is, they would definitely love to have her in the playing XI."
On Jemimah Rodrigues taking over as Delhi Capitals captain:
"It would be very interesting to see Jemimah Rodrigues as captain for Delhi Capitals. She has led Mumbai in the domestic circuit, but leading a franchise and having overseas players under you is a little different. That said, with all the experience she has gained playing for India over the years, it should come naturally to her."
Speaking on JioStar’s 'TATA WPL: Know Your Team', JioStar expert Saba Karim reflected on the coming of age of the TATA WPL and the opportunity for Indian players from a leadership point of view:
"These are exciting times ahead for Delhi Capitals with Jemimah being named captain. I think the WPL is maturing, and the time is ripe to start making Indian players captains. Jemi has shown great skills as a captain and leader and has performed well at the state level. I hope the captaincy is fruitful for her and that her game gets even better. She brings a youthful energy to any team she plays for, and I think she is a great choice as captain of Delhi Capitals."
Speaking on JioStar's 'TATA WPL: Know Your Team', JioStar expert Anjum Chopra highlighted the importance of Chinelle Henry as an all-rounder:
"Chinelle Henry is a star performer in both departments as a batter and as a bowler. Looking at the team composition and how Delhi wanted to shape their line-up, I’m not surprised that a fast bowler of Chinelle Henry’s ability fetched that kind of price. We’ve seen spinners get good prices, but the tournament is incomplete if your fast bowler isn’t performing well. I was very impressed with how she performed last season and how she has performed for the West Indies team."