WPL: Delhi Capitals announce Meg Lanning as captain
The Statesman|March 03, 2023
Australia's multiple World Cupswinning skipper Meg Lanning was on Thursday appointed as the captain of the Delhi Capitals side ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL).
WPL: Delhi Capitals announce Meg Lanning as captain

Meg, a premier righthanded batter, had recently led Australia to their third straight ICC Women's T20 World Cup title in South Africa. She also became the first cricketer to lead the side in 100 T20Is, through the 19-run win over hosts South Africa in the final of 2023 Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands, Cape Town.

"I feel proud to be a part of the Delhi Capitals and it's a huge honour for me to be named Captain. I am very much looking forward to bringing the team together and getting to know everyone. I can't wait to get started," Lanning said at an event here.

During the event, where the Delhi Capitals squad was introduced, India's top-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues was named as vice-captain of the franchise for WPL 2023.

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