Watch: “One day I will share the platform with you” – Jemimah Rodrigues shares Nazma Khan’s old message after DC-W picked her at WPL auction

Jemimah Rodrigues shared an old message from Nazma Khan after Delhi Capitals picked the all-rounder for ₹10 lakh at the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction in Kochi on October 28. In the message, Nazma had written, “One day I will share the platform with you.” The two cricketers will now be teammates at Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season.

Jemimah revealed that she wanted to send Nazma a direct message on Instagram after the auction. However, she came across the old message from a year ago and was surprised to see Nazma’s dream of playing alongside her.  The DC-W skipper shared a screenshot of the message on her Instagram story, showing how the young cricketer’s wish had finally come true.

Nazma Khan secured her first WPL contract after Delhi Capitals signed her for her base price of ₹10 lakh. The 30-year-old all-rounder represents Delhi in domestic cricket. She is a right-handed batter and also bowls off-spin. Nazma will now get the opportunity to share the dressing room with Jemimah in the 2027 WPL season.

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Jemimah Rodrigues shares Nazma Khan’s old message after DC-W pick at WPL auction 

Jemimah Rodrigues shared an old message from her new Delhi Capitals (DC) teammate Nazma Khan after the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction took place in Kochi on October 28. Jemimah revealed that she had opened Instagram to send Nazma a direct message but found an old message from a year ago. In it, Nazma had expressed her wish to play alongside Jemimah one day.

Nazma Khan secured her first WPL contract after Delhi Capitals signed her for her base price of ₹10 lakh. The 30-year-old all-rounder represents Delhi in domestic cricket. She is a right-handed batter and also bowls off-spin. Her selection means she will now share the dressing room with Jemimah in the upcoming WPL season.

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Jemimah also shared an emotional message alongside the screenshot, highlighting how Nazma’s wish had finally come true. She wrote, “Opened Instagram just now to text Nazma and stumbled upon a message from her a year ago. One year later, the manifestation is real. Welcome to the family.” Her words reflected the joy of welcoming Nazma to the Delhi Capitals family and made the signing a special moment for both cricketers.

What the message said and the story behind it

Nazma Khan wrote to Jemimah Rodrigues a year ago, saying that she hoped to share the same platform with the Indian cricketer one day. She also dreamed of batting alongside Jemimah and helping their team win a match. In her message, Nazma wrote, "I know you won't even see this message but one day i'll going to share the same platform with you and will be doing batting with you and will going to make our team win and i'll make you open your instagram to show you this message."

Interestingly, Nazma sent the message on October 30, 2025, at 10:52 PM IST, just minutes after India defeated Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Jemimah played a key role in the victory with an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls as India chased down 339 runs to reach the final. A year later, after Delhi Capitals signed Nazma at the WPL auction, Jemimah found the old message and wrote, "Opened Instagram just now to text Nazma and stumbled upon a message from her a year ago. One year later, the manifestation is real. Welcome to the family."

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A day after Delhi Capitals signed Nazma, she was part of the Delhi women's team that created history in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy. The team scored 262 runs, setting a record for the highest team total in women's T20 cricket, and went on to win the match by 108 runs. Nazma's journey from sending a hopeful message to becoming Jemimah's teammate has now made the old message even more special.

Fan reactions and what next for Jemimah at DC-W

Jemimah Rodrigues’ post about Nazma Khan’s old message has made the moment even more special for cricket fans. Many fans may relate to Nazma’s journey, as her year-old wish to play alongside Jemimah has now come true. The story also highlights how a simple message can become a memorable moment when a dream finally comes true.

Nazma’s signing has added a new player to the Delhi Capitals squad for the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. She will now get the chance to learn from and play alongside Jemimah, who leads the team. Fans will be eager to see how the two players perform together when the new season begins.

For Jemimah, the focus will now be on leading Delhi Capitals and helping the team compete for the WPL title. With Nazma joining the squad, the team will look to make the most of its players in the upcoming season. Their journey as teammates will also be one of the stories to watch when the tournament begins.