What Are the Latest Developments in the Women’s Player Draft for the Uttarakhand Premier League?
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Synopsis
The 2025 Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League player draft concluded in Dehradun, forming competitive squads for four teams. With iconic players selected, excitement builds for the league starting September 23. This event marks a significant step in promoting women's cricket in Uttarakhand.
Key Takeaways
- Dehradun hosted the player draft for the Women’s UPL.
- Four teams were formed: Haridwar Storm, Mussoorie Thunders, Pithoragarh Hurricanes, and Tehri Queens.
- Players were selected from five categories.
- The league starts on September 23.
- All teams have shown strong intent in the draft.
Dehradun, Sep 13 (NationPress) The player draft for the 2025 Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League took place on Saturday morning in Dehradun, successfully forming competitive squads for the four participating teams - Haridwar Storm, Mussoorie Thunders, Pithoragarh Hurricanes, and Tehri Queens.
Each franchise finalized its roster by selecting talent across five player categories: Icon Player, Category A, Category B, Category C, and Uncapped Players. With the draft now wrapped up, the teams are set to begin their preparations for the Women’s UPL, which is slated to commence on September 23.
The day began with Tehri Queens securing the first pick after a pick order was determined on Friday evening. Neelam Bhardwaj, who made history as the youngest women’s player to achieve a List A double century in 2024, was chosen by Tehri Queens. Following them, Mussoorie Thunders opted for their Icon Player, selecting wicketkeeper-batter Kanchan Parihar from Haldwani. Haridwar Storm chose fellow wicketkeeper-batter Sweta Verma as their Icon Player, which led to Pithoragarh Hurricanes being assigned Mansi Joshi as their marquee player.
Teams then proceeded to fill out the remainder of their rosters, adhering to the Pick Order and given a maximum of 2 minutes to select one player per round. A total of 16 rounds were held, including the Icon Player round, allowing teams to create squads of 16 players each from the Senior, Under-23, Under-19, and Uncapped categories, ensuring diverse age group representation.
Squads:
Haridwar Storm: Sweta Verma (Icon Player), Jyoti Giri, Kanak Tapraniya, Safina S, Ritika Supyal, Divya Bohra, Dipika Chand, Kalpana Verma, Ankita Shah, Tanisha Khatri, Garima Bisht, Tamanna, Harshita Pant, Rose, Maanvi Jamiwal, Tanvi Nautiyal.
Mussoorie Thunders: Kanchan Parihar (Icon Player), Amisha Bahukhandi, Neelam Bisht, Dimpal Kandari, Reena Jindal, Tara Bisht, Shagun Chaudhary, Gayatri Arya, Pramila Rawat, Siddhi Pandey, Bhoomi Umar, Bhoomika Jalal, Richa Singh, Aadhya Aggarwal, Vaishnavi Thapliyal, Sidra Farooqhi.
Pithoragarh Hurricanes: Mansi Joshi (Icon Player), Muskan Kumari, Anjali Goswami, Manisha Kuanwar, Muskan Khan, Gunjan Bhandari, Nandini Kaushik, Karuna Shety, Vaishali Tulera, Rudra Sharma, Anannya Mehra, Ridhima Shety, Isha, Navya Chauhan, Isha, Priya.
Tehri Queens: Neelam Bhardwaj (Icon Player), Preeti Bhandari, Megha Saini, Minakshi Joshi, Nisha Mishra, Ankita Bisht, Kanika Negi, Aarti Bhandari, Sakshi Joshi, Vedika Tiwari, Yashika Baunthiyal, Dhriti Anand, Sehaj Kaur, Sabhya, Jasmine Kaur, Kamya Gaur.
With the squads now established, the stage is set for a competitive and high-quality tournament, which will kick off at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun from September 23. All teams have demonstrated strong aspirations during the draft, and the league promises an exhilarating season for both players and fans, fostering the growth of the women’s cricket ecosystem in Uttarakhand.
Point of View
I recognize the significance of the Women's Uttarakhand Premier League in promoting female talent in sports. This draft is a pivotal moment for women's cricket, showcasing not just competition but also commitment to developing a robust sporting ecosystem in Uttarakhand.
NationPress
13/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Women’s UPL start?
The Women’s UPL is set to commence on September 23.
How many teams are participating?
Four teams are participating: Haridwar Storm, Mussoorie Thunders, Pithoragarh Hurricanes, and Tehri Queens.
What categories were players selected from?
Players were selected from five categories: Icon Player, Category A, Category B, Category C, and Uncapped Players.
Where is the tournament being held?
The tournament will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
Who was the first pick of the draft?
Neelam Bhardwaj was the first pick by Tehri Queens.
