New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Australian multi-time World Cup-winning skipper Meg Lanning has been announced as the new captain of the Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise UP Warriorz ahead of the latest season starting from January 9 onwards.

Lanning, a three-time WPL finalist with Delhi Capitals (DC) and a legendary figure in international cricket both as a batter and leader, was brought by UPW for Rs 1.90 crores in the WPL auction last year.

In a post on X, UP Warriorz said, "The Blueprint of Success. The Icon of Leadership. Captain MEG #UPWarriorz #UttarDega #TATAWPL #MegLanning."

Delhi Capitals have reached the final in all three seasons under the captaincy of Lanning, a multi-time World Cup-winning captain for Australia, but surprisingl...