UP Warriorz have announced the retention of most of their squad for the third Women’s Premier League (WPL) season in 2025. With 15 of their 18 players from last season retained, the franchise aims to build on its current foundation and strive for new achievements together in the coming years.
Alyssa Healy, who led the team in the first two seasons, continues as a key part of the squad, along with Deepti Sharma, last season’s Most Valuable Player. The team’s core includes a strong mix of experienced international players and promising Indian talent, including Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Harris, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anjali Sarvani, and Shweta Sehrawat.
In a recent trade, England batter Danni Wyatt moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Parshavi Chopra, Yashasri S., and Laxmi Yadav are set to re-enter the auction pool. This continuity highlights the Warriorz’s approach to strengthen their team’s cohesion and build on their potential from past seasons, focusing on creating a tight-knit unit to pursue success in WPL 2025.
Reflecting on team flexibility, head coach Jon Lewis emphasized the value of versatility, particularly in the fast-paced format of the WPL. “What you will see with the group of young Indian players and core batters we have, is that there will be flexibility. They will have to be flexible when they choose to step into international cricket, and this will be a good grounding for them in teaching them different roles and developing different roles within their game. Their ability can open lots of different avenues for them moving forward. So, I think having flexibility and adaptability as a player to play in multiple different spots is really important.”
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Kshemal Waingankar, Chief Operating Officer of Capri Sports, shared optimism about the team’s progress as they gear up for WPL Season 3. “The UP Warriorz have begun the preparations for Season 3 of the WPL, and we believe that continuity is one of the key aspects in terms of doing well in team sport. This process is not an overnight one, and we will keep doing our best to make significant progress. With Coach Jon Lewis at the helm, it is all about consistency as we try to make progress. We look forward to the upcoming edition of the WPL, and we are ready for battle.”
UP Warriorz Retentions for WPL 2025:
- Alyssa Healy (Captain) – Wicket-keeper
- Uma Chetry – Wicket-keeper
- Kiran Navgire – Batter
- Shweta Sehrawat – Batter
- Vrinda Dinesh – Batter
- Deepti Sharma – All-Rounder
- Chamari Athapaththu – All-Rounder
- Grace Harris – All-Rounder
- Poonam Khemnar – All-Rounder
- Tahlia McGrath – All-Rounder
- Sophie Ecclestone – Bowler
- Anjali Sarvani – Bowler
- Gouher Sultana – Bowler
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad – Bowler
- Saima Thakor – Bowler
With a mix of experience and youth, the UP Warriorz are set for an exciting WPL season, aiming to build upon the foundation established over the past two years.
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