Mumbai, Dec. 3 -- 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.

UPW retained Team India all-rounder Deepti Sharma for Rs 3.2 crore ahead of the fourth WPL season, which is slated to commence of January 9, 2026.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Abhishek Nayar shared his thoughts on securing Deepti Sharma, saying that she has been a consistent performer for years and acquiring her in the auction for Rs 3.5 crore was a rare bargain. He added that she was always a priority and the team is delighted to have her back.

"You rarely get a player who has performed consistently fo...