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The UP Warriorz have officially announced their new captain for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season, bringing a fresh leadership approach to the team. Instead of a conventional social media post or press release, the franchise chose an innovative way to unveil their new skipper. They enlisted the help of former men’s Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, a celebrated figure in Indian cricket known for his contributions to the national team and the men’s IPL.
Suresh Raina announces new captain of UP Warriorz for WPL 2025
During the pre-match show on Star Sports ahead of the second India vs England ODI, Raina took center stage to make the highly anticipated announcement, unveiling Deepti Sharma as the new captain of UP Warriorz for the WPL 2025 season. The moment was a special one for both the franchise and its fans, as Raina, a respected figure in Indian cricket, formally introduced Deepti as the team’s leader. To mark the occasion, the experienced all-rounder was presented with the UP Warriorz jersey by Raina, symbolizing the beginning of a new leadership era for the team. The gesture not only emphasized Deepti’s growing stature in women’s cricket but also signaled the franchise’s intent to build a strong and competitive squad under her captaincy.
Talented all-rounder takes over from Alyssa Healy
Alyssa Healy, who led UP Warriorz in the 2024 WPL, could not guide the team to the playoffs, as they struggled to maintain consistency throughout the tournament. Despite possessing a talented squad, the franchise finished fourth in the points table, managing to secure only three wins while suffering five defeats. Their campaign was marked by flashes of brilliance but was ultimately marred by inconsistency in both batting and bowling performances. With a fresh leadership approach, the Warriorz have now placed their trust in Deepti, hoping that her all-round skills, tactical acumen, and experience will help turn the team’s fortunes around and lead them to a much-improved outing in WPL 2025.
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Standout performance in WPL 2024
Notably, Deepti was a standout performer in the 2024 WPL season, finishing as the Most Valuable Player of the Series. In eight matches, she showcased her all-round brilliance by amassing 295 runs and taking 10 wickets, accumulating an impressive 644.4 impact points.
With her leadership skills and match-winning abilities, Deepti will be aiming to lead UP Warriorz to their maiden WPL title in the 2025 season.
