New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Ever since Delhi Capitals posted a video of Ahilya Chandel, the buzz around the 21-year-old Japanese started growing. In fact, Ahilya Chandel, who bowls left-arm pace is the first from Japan to be a part of any franchise in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Runners-up in both WPL seasons so far, Ahilya Chandel joined Delhi Capitals as a net bowler for the upcoming season which starts in just a couple of day's time. Additionally, Ahilya Chandel's progress will be closely monitored and may become the first from her country to join a WPL squad in case of any injury.

The move from Delhi Capitals could also be strategic as the tournament rules allow the franchises to field five foreign players, out of which one has to b...