During the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal hinted that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to expand the tournament by adding at least one more franchise. 

Since its inception, the WPL has had five teams and been conducted in a caravan format, played in two to four cities each season. While the league has seen immense success, including record-breaking viewership, there has been a growing demand for expansion and a more immersive experience for fans. With two WPL seasons scheduled in a short 14-month cycle, the BCCI is accelerating its long-term vision for the league.

Jindal, while addressing the media at the mega auction, expressed strong confidence that the WPL will see the addition of one or two new teams in the foreseeable future. Jindal also believes this will finally make way for the much-awaited home-and-away format, similar to the IPL. The DC owner pointed out that the current format is not ideal for fan engagement. A city-based structure, where teams play in their home stadiums, would create more fan loyalty and increase the tournament’s identity.

"I think we would love to see the WPL home and away as well, and I think this caravan format is okay, but it is not ideal. I hope that and I am sure that the BCCI is working on it. I think the amount of time that they get is very short and that is why they have to fit the WPL within this window, but I hope we get a bigger and longer window for the WPL going forward. I think it is imminent that one or two new teams will come in at some point, and that is why I think the cycle is such a short cycle with the two WPLs happening over 14 months. So I am pretty sure that the BCCI is planning on adding a team, and maybe with that addition we move to a home and away format. That would be ideal for the fans, for the game, and for the growth of the WPL," Parth Jindal said on the sidelines of the auction.

Alongside his comments, Jindal confirmed that the Delhi Capitals are looking to appoint an Indian captain for the upcoming season. With Meg Lanning stepping away, the franchise has added South African star Laura Wolvaardt for INR 1.10 crore, along with players like Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, and Sneh Rana. Jindal revealed that the captaincy would remain with an Indian.

"We did what we could to get Meg, but Wolvaardt will be a good addition and she brings leadership as well. The spin department looks very strong with Charani and Sneh. We are clear that we want an Indian player as the captain, and we have our minds made up," Jindal added.