WPL 2025: CM Adityanath extends best wishes to UP Warriorz for their inaugural home leg
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Synopsis
Ahead of their home leg in WPL 2025, UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma and Capri Sports' Director Jinisha Sharma met UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to invite him to their matches, expressing gratitude for his support and encouragement.
Key Takeaways
- UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma meets CM Yogi Adityanath.
- Team receives encouragement from the Chief Minister.
- UP Warriorz to host their matches in Lucknow.
- Upcoming matches include Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Team aims to create history at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Lucknow, March 1 (NationPress) As the WPL 2025 approaches its home leg, UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma and Capri Sports Director Jinisha Sharma had a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, where they extended an invitation for him to attend the team's matches held here.
“We are incredibly grateful for the warm wishes from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. His encouragement motivates our team to give their all during the home leg games in Lucknow. It would be a memorable occasion for us to host him, and we are confident the team will make him and the state of Uttar Pradesh proud,” remarked Jinisha Sharma, Director of Capri Sports.
Captain Deepti Sharma further stated, “Meeting the Chief Minister was a privilege. We are thrilled to have his support and appreciate his kind wishes for our team.”
The UP Warriorz are preparing for their home series in Lucknow during Season 3 of the WPL. Under the leadership of Deepti, a homegrown talent, the team, owned by Capri Sports, aims to make history at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The UP Warriorz will kick off this leg against Gujarat Giants on March 3. Following that, with the guidance of coach Jon Lewis, they will face off against the Mumbai Indians and the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 6 and 8, respectively.
UP Warriorz squad: Deepti Sharma (c), Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Poonam Khamnar, Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana.
