Lanning, a multi-time World Cup-winning icon for Australia, both as a batter and a leader, was unveiled as the franchise's captain on Sunday. Ahead of the tournament, the captain-coach duo of Lanning and Abhishek Nayar held a media interaction in Navi Mumbai on Monday.
UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar is optimistic about the team's chances in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. He believes the team is strong, with a balanced squad, but emphasised that true strength comes from playing together on the ground.
Ireland all-rounder Sophie MacMahon has announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday, according to the ICC. The 28-year-old played 45 matches for her country. She last played a T20I match against Zimbabwe in July this year.
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the successful 'Shopaholic' book series that was adapted into the 2009 film 'Confessions of a Shopaholic,' has passed away at the age of 55.
UP Warriorz (UPW) Head Coach Abhishek Nayar discussed the strategic acquisition of key players, including Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone, at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, which was held on November 27.
The Capri Sports-owned UP Warriorz, who were looking to rebuild their squad at the WPL Auction in New Delhi, pulled off quite the coup as they signed on the talismanic former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who had featured in all the previous finals of the WPL with Delhi Capitals (DC) as a
GG assembled a strong squad at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction held in Delhi on Thursday. Gujarat Giants opened their auction with a marquee purchase, securing New Zealand legend Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore. Renuka Singh, who played an integral role in India's recent ICC World
Gujarat Giants opened their auction with a marquee purchase, securing New Zealand legend Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore. Renuka Singh, who played an integral role in India's recent ICC World Cup triumph, became the franchise's second buy, picked up for Rs 60 lakh.
Star Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma got the highest bid in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction, while other ODI World Cup standouts, Shree Charani and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, were also in the top bracket.
As the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction is in full swing with high-intensity bidding, franchises opened up on their strategies and priorities for the season. UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, in particular, expressed satisfaction after securing key players central to their plans.