Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp headline WCPL overseas signings

Women’s Caribbean Premier League WCPL Meg Lanning Marizanne Kapp T20 cricket

Tournament organizers have confirmed the overseas player signings for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), scheduled to take place in Barbados from September 5 to 17. The roster features numerous international stars from Australia, South Africa, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Ireland.

Former Australian captain Meg Lanning headlines the signings for the expansion franchise Jamaica Empress, joining Amy Hunter, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Rosemary Mair. The Trinbago Knight Riders have secured South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, alongside Australian players Laura Harris and Madeline Penna, and Indian players Shikha Pandey and Yastika Bhatia.

Defending champions Barbados Tridents have announced four overseas players: New Zealanders Suzie Bates and Madeline Green, and Indian internationals Pooja Vastrakar and Kiran Navgire. The Guyana Amazon Warriors have signed a significant South African contingent including Shabnim Ismail, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, and Tazmin Brits, as well as Australian Erin Burns.

Entities

Barbados Tridents · Jamaica Empress · Marizanne Kapp · Meg Lanning · Trinbago Knight Riders · Women’s Caribbean Premier League

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Trinbago Knight Riders signed Laura Harris, Madeline Penna, Shikha Pandey, and Yastika Bhatia. caribbeancricket.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Meg Lanning has signed with the Jamaica Empress for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League. caribbeancricket.com · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] The Jamaica Empress signed Amy Hunter, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Rosemary Mair. caribbeancricket.com · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] 19 overseas players have been confirmed for the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League. caribbeancricket.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Defending champions Barbados Tridents signed Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Pooja Vastrakar, and Kiran Navgire. caribbeancricket.com · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League will be played in Barbados from September 5 to 17. caribbeancricket.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Guyana Amazon Warriors signed Tazmin Brits, Shabnim Ismail, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, and Erin Burns. caribbeancricket.com · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Marizanne Kapp has signed with the Trinbago Knight Riders. caribbeancricket.com · www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au