Nazma Khan Secures Maiden WPL Contract With Delhi Capitals
· Sports · India Today, NDTV Sports
Delhi-based all-rounder Nazma Khan has signed a contract with Delhi Capitals for Rs 10 lakh following the recent WPL auction in Kochi. At 30, Khan earned her maiden professional league deal after years of competing in domestic cricket. Her journey was supported by her father, Israil Khan, a former cricketer, and her own persistence in pursuing the sport. The signing follows a personal goal she set after messaging Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues following the 2025 Women's World Cup.
Why it matters
The signing demonstrates that professional opportunities in the WPL remain accessible to domestic players WHO persist in their training despite age or social barriers.
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