Delhi Capitals have introduced Australia’s Meg Lanning because the captain of the aspect forward of the inaugural version of the Girls’s Premier League (WPL). Lanning, who acquired her palms on a fourth T20 World Cup title in South Africa not too long ago, is essentially the most profitable captain within the sport, with 5 ICC trophies to her title.
The Australian skipper arrived in Mumbai after her aspect’s triumph towards South Africa within the not too long ago concluded T20 World Cup last. Delhi Capitals introduced her appointment because the captain upon her arrival for the inaugural version of the WPL on Thursday, March 2. Indian batting ace Jemimah Rodrigues will function the deputy to the Australian serial winner.
12:45 PM Might 02, 2023
WPL is a large second for the game: Meg Lanning
The 30-year-old expressed her delight after being named the captain of Delhi Capitals and is happy to be a part of the historic competitors that’s set to propel ladies’s cricket to the following stage. She expects the competitors to develop even additional within the coming years, citing India’s love for the game.
“It is a very proud second for me, firstly to be concerned with Delhi Capitals after which to guide them. It is about having fun with your self, and getting one of the best out of your self. WPL is a large second for the game, it is the logical subsequent step and makes a whole lot of sense. Cricket in India is individuals’s lives and the truth that WPL is up and working, and to be concerned in one thing like this, is wonderful. It is solely going to develop within the coming years,” Lanning stated in an official statements.
The appointment of Lanning means all 5 collaborating franchises have now named their leaders for the inaugural version of the WPL. Her compatriots Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy will lead Gujarat Giants and UP Warriors respectively, whereas Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Mumbai Indians and batting ace Smriti Mandhana will captain the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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