India, Jan. 4 -- Hailing from the land of track-and-field legends with a history of cricketing greatness too, Jamaica's Chinelle Henry used to wonder if she made a mistake by choosing cricket - a game that didn't immediately choose her back. However, today, she carries the hopes of Delhi Capitals as it aims to win the Women's Premier League after three final defeats in a row.

Henry's breakout WPL debut with UP Warriorz ensured she would be hot property at the players auction. Delhi Capitals secured her services for Rs.1.3 crore, and from the outset the messaging from the franchise was refreshingly simple: don't change.

"They told me they brought me here because they trust my power game and finishing ability," the 30-year-old told HT. "W...