Great Opportunity To Rub Shoulders With Greats: Delhi Capitals' Arundhati Reddy

The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League is just a few days away and the Delhi Capitals are keenly looking forward to showing their magic in what is a landmark tournament for Indian cricket. The Delhi Capitals acquired 18 exciting players in the WPL Auction earlier this month and are all set to catch the imagination of cricket lovers during the first season. Asked what the WPL means to her after she reached the team hotel in Mumbai, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav said, "The experienced players can utilize the Women's Premier League as a platform to make a comeback and the youngsters will get a chance to showcase their talent in the tournament."

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"We can also learn from foreign players and they will learn from us as well. The WPL will take Indian cricket to great heights," she added.

Batter Jasia Akhtar narrated how she felt on Auction day. She said, "I switched off the TV when my name came up in the WPL Auction. I switched off my phone for 15 minutes as well. I got a call from my brother after I switched on my phone and he told me that I was picked up by Delhi Capitals. I didn't believe him, but then I spoke with my parents and they were very excited. I felt proud after being taken by such a big franchise. I am excited to play with Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp."

All-rounder Arundhati Reddy said she received the special news about being acquired by DC from her teammate Jemimah Rodrigues. "I went unsold in the first round of the Auction and I was not sure if my name would come again. Jemimah called me and told me that