Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty expressed that his team is “raring to go,” looking forward to a positive start as they prepare to open their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign against defending champions Mumbai Inddigihunt at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.
Strong Leadership and Preparation
DC will be led by new skipper Jemimah Rodrigues and is coming off an intensive pre-season camp held in Goa. Batty shared, “It’s really nice to have a lot of familiar faces back in the squad from the last few years, and at the same time, it’s been great to bring in some fresh faces who add a new dynamic to the team.”
“It’s been a fantastic preparation period. The camp in Goa allowed us to combine team-building activities with high-quality training sessions. There’s been some really good cricket on display, and as we head into the tournament phase, everything feels really positive and we’re raring to go,” he added in a tournament release.
Aiming for Success
DC has reached the finals in all three previous WPL seasons but has never clinched the trophy. The team aims to improve on this in 2026. Batty noted, “I think we’ve got a really balanced squad. What excites me is building on the experience and quality we retained going into the auction, complemented by some high-quality recruitment. We’re obviously looking to go one better than in the last few years.”
Focus on Team Culture
Batty emphasized that culture is a cornerstone of success: “For me, team culture is about having good people around the environment, from players and backroom staff to support, logistics, and marketing teams. There’s a lot of high-quality people within the Delhi Capitals organization, and it’s about striking the right balance between working hard, having fun, and spending time together.”