Meg, the five times World Cup-winning captain and Commonwealth Games gold medal winner for Australia, was the leading run-getter in the inaugural season of the WPL last year, amassing 345 runs in nine innings, at a strike rate of 139.11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She captained Delhi Capitals to runners-up finish in WPL 2023. But later in the year, Meg announced her retirement from international cricket at 31, leaving everyone shocked. Meg, though, has continued to play for Melbourne Stars in the WBBL, despite taking a break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meg recently turned out for Victoria in the domestic one-day competition. At last year\u2019s WPL auction, Delhi spent Rs 2 crore on acquiring the services of young Australia\u2019s pace-bowling all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, as well as on domestic players Ashwani Kumari and Aparna Mondal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDelhi Capitals are a solid team. They have got two of the most promising young Indian players in Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues and also arguably the best international cricketer in Meg Lanning. Then, they have Marizanne Kapp and Alice Capsey. Add Annabel Sutherland to the mix now. All their bowlers are in form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJess Jonassen is doing well, unfortunately she may have to sit out. So, it\u2019s just a matter of how they fit in. The extraordinary leadership skills of Lanning also may come into play. I just hope that Lanning comes back to the Delhi Capitals in the right mind space. She took a personal break recently. She wanted an allrounder and that\u2019s what she\u2019s got now (in Sutherland),\" said Mukund on JioCinema.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim thinks Delhi look formidable to go one step further this year. \u201cDC are a stronger team this time. They generally look for balance in their side. But this time, they entered into a bidding war for Annabel Sutherland and have a clear strategy in place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I am trying to figure out whom they will replace to accommodate Sutherland in the playing XI. She has a lot of talent and is young. But DC feel the conditions in which the matches will be played will help Sutherland excel. DC will be strong contenders and were unlucky not to cross the final hurdle last time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delhi will open their campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians on February 23, in what will be a re-match of the WPL 2023 final, where Meg & Co lost to the Harmanpreet Kaur-captained side by seven wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/wpl-2024-i-hope-lanning-comes-back-to-delhi-capitals-in-right-mind-space-says-abhinav-mukund.jpg", "alt_img": "WPL 2024: I hope Lanning comes back to Delhi Capitals in right mind-space, says Abhinav Mukund", "alt_title": "WPL 2023: I'll encourage the girls to enjoy the final, says Delhi skipper Meg Lanning", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "WPL 2024: I Hope Lanning Comes Back To Delhi Capitals In Right Mind-space, Says Abhinav Mukund On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "WPL 2024: I Hope Lanning Comes Back To Delhi Capitals In Right Mind-space, Says Abhinav Mukund, Add Annabel Sutherland: Former India men\u2019s cricketer Abhinav Mukund said he is hoping that Meg Lanning would be back for.", "seo_keywords": "Delhi Capitals, Abhinav Mukund, New Delhi, Former India, Meg Lanning, Premier League, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Melbourne Stars, Annabel Sutherland, Ashwani Kumari, Aparna Mondal, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Add", "tag": "", "tagging": "Delhi Capitals, Abhinav Mukund, New Delhi, Former India, Meg Lanning, Premier League, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Melbourne Stars, Annabel Sutherland, Ashwani Kumari, Aparna Mondal, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "wpl-2024-i-hope-lanning-comes-back-to-delhi-capitals-in-right-mind-space-says-abhinav-mukund", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "712", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-02-12 13:02:04", "updated": "2024-02-12 13:02:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Delhi Capitals, Abhinav Mukund, New Delhi, Former India, Meg Lanning, Premier League, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Melbourne Stars, Annabel Sutherland, Ashwani Kumari, Aparna Mondal, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Add", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-02-12 13:02:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/wpl-2024-i-hope-lanning-comes-back-to-delhi-capitals-in-right-mind-space-says-abhinav-mukund-138049" }