As India reflects on its history Women’s World Cup 2025 after the win, attention quickly turned to the future of the team’s management. With the current captain Harmanpreet Kaur now 36 and entering the twilight of his illustrious career, the search for a long-term successor has intensified. while Smriti Mandhana has long been a pioneer, a South African legend Marizanne Kapp threw a curve ball by supporting a different star. Who Kapp thinks should be the next captain “brings people together” and is congenital ‘care factor.’ His confirmation comes at a crucial time as the WPL 2026 season approaches, marking a significant transition in leadership roles across the league.
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In a recent interview on January 5, 2026, Kapp made a strong case Rodrogue to succeed Harmanpreet Kaur as the leader of the national side. Kapp pointed out that he identified Jemimah as “captainship material” several years ago, citing her infectious personality and natural ability to lead from the front.
Kapp argued that leadership was not only about tactical acumen, but also about the personality factor, which Jemimah excelled at by fostering a sense of team unity. Jemimah, who led India to the World Cup title, is highlighted by her unbeaten 127 in the semi-finals. AustraliaKapp believes the 25-year-old is now ready to face the immense pressure of leading a cricket-obsessed nation like India.
“I actually said a few years ago that Jemimah should be India’s next captain. She has always been a leader. Her personality, the way she brings people together, the caring factor is all-important. Even experienced captains face challenges. Jemimah has a lot of senior players around her and I think she will take advantage of that,” Kapp told Cricbuzz in an interview.
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The debate surrounding Jemimah’s captaincy is no longer theoretical as she has been officially appointed. Delhi Capitals (DC) Captain of the WPL 2026 season. He steps into the massive shoes of a legend Meg Lanningunder whose leadership he moved UP Warriors. The appointment is seen as a strategic ‘trial run’ by the Indian cricket fraternity to assess its leadership in a high-stakes environment.
“Losing Meg as captain is obviously a big deal. He’s been a very successful captain, not just for DC but in world cricket in general.” Kapp added.
DC co-owner Part Jindal expressing his full confidence in him, noting that his journey from being the franchise’s first choice to now leading them in his fourth season is a “full circle moment”. As he began his campaign against DC Mumbai Indians All eyes will be on Jemimah on January 10 to lead the three-time runners-up to their maiden title, which will strengthen Harmanpreet’s claim as the successor.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
