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As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 enters its home leg, UP Warriorz (UPW) captain Deepti Sharma and Capri Sports’ Director Jinisha Sharma met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, inviting him to witness the team in action at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Expressing gratitude for the Chief Minister’s support, Jinisha Sharma shared,
“We are extremely happy to receive the good wishes of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath Ji. His encouragement has inspired our team to put our best foot forward in our home-leg games here in Lucknow. It would be an honour to host him at the stadium, and we are confident that the team will make him and the entire state of Uttar Pradesh proud.”
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Deepti Sharma Excited to Lead UPW at Home
UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, expressed her excitement about the upcoming matches in front of a home crowd.
“It was an honour to meet the Chief Minister. We are extremely happy to receive his support and are grateful for his good wishes for the team.”
UP Warriorz Set for Historic Home Stretch
The UP Warriorz, owned by Capri Sports, are all set to create history as they play for the first time in Lucknow in WPL Season 3. Under the guidance of head coach Jon Lewis, the team is gearing up for an action-packed schedule.
UP Warriorz Home-Leg Fixtures
🏏 March 3 – vs Gujarat Giants
🏏 March 6 – vs Mumbai Indians
🏏 March 8 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Defending Champions)
UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Squad
- Captain: Deepti Sharma
- Wicketkeeper: Uma Chetry
- All-rounders: Chinelle Henry, Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath
- Bowlers: Alana King, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana
- Batswomen: Poonam Khamnar, Shweta Sehrawat
With strong leadership, a formidable squad, and the backing of their home fans, the UP Warriorz are determined to make their mark in WPL 2025.
