Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Abhishek Nayar Named UP Warriorz Head Coach for WPL 2026
Abhishek Nayar, who used to play cricket and has been a coach, is now the head coach for the UP Warriorz women's cricket team.
He helped KKR win a big tournament and was also a coach for the Indian men's team when they won a championship.
Nayar has worked with famous players to help them get better.
He's excited to work with the UP Warriorz and wants to help them win their first title.
He is also known for mentoring young talents.
Abhishek Nayar has been appointed as the head coach of the UP Warriorz for the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season.
Nayar previously served as assistant coach for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their 2024 IPL winning season.
He was also part of the coaching staff for the Indian team during the 2025 Champions Trophy victory.
Nayar has a history with the UP Warriorz, having been involved in off-season training camps previously.
Nayar has worked with notable players, including Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Rinku Singh.
- Who
- Abhishek Nayar
- What
- Abhishek Nayar appointed as head coach of UP Warriorz.
- When
- For the 2026 Women's Premier League season.
- Where
- UP Warriorz
- Why
- To lead the team and help them succeed in the WPL.
- New Role
- Head Coach of UP Warriorz
- Previous Role
- Assistant Coach (KKR & Indian Team)
- League
- Women's Premier League (WPL)
- Team
- UP Warriorz
- Year of Appointment
- 2026 season
