WPL 2024: Meg Lanning, Jemimah among top players retained by Delhi Capitals

After a stellar performance in WPL season 2023, Delhi Capitals (DC) revealed their list of retained and released players for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 on Thursday.

An official statement was released by Delhi Capitals, saying that the Delhi-based franchise has retained a total of 15 players, including 5 overseas players.

DC releases 3 players

Opener Jasia Akhter, wicketkeeper-batter Aparna Mondal, and American fast-bowling all-rounder Tara Norris have been released from the squad.

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In the official statement, the head coach of DC Jonathan Batty said, “It wasn’t an easy decision at all for us to let go of these players. They were all a crucial part of our very memorable inaugural season, and I wish them all the very best. We’ve got a solid squad in place, and will aim to make it more complete at the upcoming auction”.

Assistant coach Hemlata Kala said, “The franchise organized a couple of off-season camps over the last few months, which has allowed us as a coaching group to have a look at the available talent, and also assess the physical condition and skills of our existing players. We’re hoping for a successful auction going into the new season”.

Delhi Capitals reached the final of the inaugural Women’s Premier League, losing to Mumbai Indians in the title clash.

The deadline for the franchises to retain players for the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 season came to an end on October 15.

🚨 NEWS 🚨: TATA Women's Premier League 2024 Player Retention List.

While 60 players, including 21 overseas cricketers, were retained across five franchises, 29 players were released from their existing squads. #TATAWPL

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However, 60 players were retained by 5 franchises and 29 players were released from their existing squads.

Full list of retained player

Retained players: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia and Titas Sadhu.

Released players: Aparna Mondal, Jasia Akhter, and Tara Norris.