Navi Mumbai, Jan. 5 -- 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.

The UP Warriorz squad features a mix of experienced players such as Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, and Sophie Ecclestone, alongside talented young players like Shweta Sehrawat and Pratika Rawal.

The WPL 2026 season begins on January 9 with a blockbuster opener in Navi Mumbai, where defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

"When the team plays together, that's when it becomes powerful. In our opinion, the team is very good, ...