Archive · 2 Dec 2025
UP Warriorz Build Strong Team for WPL 2026
The UP Warriorz, a team in the Women's Premier League (WPL), have built a strong team for the 2026 season.
They have a new coach named Abhishek Nayar, who has helped them make smart choices in the auction.
They let go of some players and bought new ones, including Deepti Sharma for a high price and Sophie Ecclestone for a lower price.
The team now has a mix of experienced players and young talent.
They are hoping to win the championship with this new team.
The team owner, Kshemal Waingankar, is very confident in the team and the coach.
He believes they have a good chance to win.
UP Warriorz have built a strong team for the WPL 2026 season under coach Abhishek Nayar.
They retained only uncapped player Shweta Sehrawat and went into the auction with the biggest budget.
Notable acquisitions include Deepti Sharma for Rs. 3.2 crore, Sophie Ecclestone for Rs. 80 lakhs, and others.
The team is a mix of prime-aged T20 stars, world-class all-rounders, and experienced players.
Kshemal Waingankar, the COO of the sports division of Capri Global, expressed confidence in the team and the coach.
- Who
- UP Warriorz, a team in the Women's Premier League (WPL)
- What
- UP Warriorz have built a strong team for the WPL 2026 season under the guidance of coach Abhishek Nayar
- When
- The team was built during the WPL 2026 auction
- Where
- The auction took place in India
- Why
- To become genuine contenders in the WPL and win the championship
- Team
- UP Warriorz
- Coach
- Abhishek Nayar
- Retained Player
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Highest Bid
- Rs. 3.2 crore (Deepti Sharma)
- Notable Acquisitions
- Sophie Ecclestone, Kiran Navgire, Kranti Goud, Deepti Sharma
- Budget
- Biggest budget in the auction
- Strategy
- Focused on building a team around the coach's vision
- Previous Seasons
- Finished 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the first three seasons