Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Abhishek Nayar Appointed UP Warriorz Head Coach in WPL
Abhishek Nayar, who used to help coach the Indian men's cricket team, is now going to be the head coach for the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League.
He was let go from his previous job after less than a year.
Before that, Nayar played cricket for India and has coached other teams, including the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Trinbago Knight Riders.
This change happened after the UP Warriorz parted ways with their previous coach, Jon Lewis.
Abhishek Nayar was appointed head coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
Nayar's appointment follows Jon Lewis's departure from UP Warriorz in June.
Nayar previously served as assistant coach for the Indian men's team.
He played three ODIs for India.
Nayar has experience as assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR).
- Who
- Abhishek Nayar
- What
- Abhishek Nayar was appointed head coach of the UP Warriorz.
- When
- The appointment was announced on Friday.
- Where
- The UP Warriorz are a team in the Women's Premier League.
- Why
- To fill the coaching position left vacant by Jon Lewis.
- New Role
- Head Coach, UP Warriorz
- Former Role
- Assistant Coach, India Men's Team
- Previous Coach
- Jon Lewis
- Team in
- Women's Premier League (WPL)
- Played for India
- 3 ODIs