Delhi Capitals have confirmed their player retentions ahead of the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, set to take place in the last week of November 2025.
The three-time finalists
have opted to retain a solid core of key performers, ensuring a blend of consistency and experience as they aim to finally clinch their maiden WPL title.
The franchise has retained Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, and Niki Prasad, all of whom have played pivotal roles in Delhi's impressive runs over the last three seasons.
Notably, Jemimah and Shafali were instrumental in India's recent World Cup triumph, showcasing the strength of Delhi's Indian contingent. DC co-owner Parth Jindal expressed satisfaction with the retentions, emphasizing the balance and continuity within the squad.
"Letting go of players from such a consistent, high-performing squad is never easy, but that's the challenge that comes with a mega auction. Every player has played a pivotal role in our journey so far. Although we narrowly missed lifting the trophy, we're immensely proud of what this group has achieved in the first three seasons," said Jindal.
"We're very satisfied with our retentions. Jemi, Shafali, Marizanne, Annabel and Niki form a strong core for us to build around. My best wishes to all the players, both retained and released, for the next phase of their careers. "
Chairman and co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi lauded the franchise's consistent performances and reiterated the team's long-term vision.
"The WPL has been an incredible journey of growth, both for the sport and for women's cricket in India. We're extremely proud of how this team has performed over the first three seasons - consistently reaching the finals and setting benchmarks of professionalism and team spirit. "
Head coach Jonathan Batty acknowledged the tough decisions made during the retention process, adding that the focus now shifts to building around the existing nucleus.
Delhi Capitals will enter the WPL 2026 mega auction with ₹5.75 crore in their purse and 13 available slots, along with the option to use Right to Match (RTM) cards.
Retained: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad
Released: Meg Lanning, Sneha Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce, Taniyaa Bhatia, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu
