WPL 2023: Alyssa Healy named captain of UP Warriorz for inaugural version

Capri Global Holdings Private Limited introduced on Wednesday that Alyssa Healy will lead the UP Warriorz within the inaugural Women’s Premier League.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 22, 2023 14:38 IST

WPL: UP Warriorz appoint Alyssa Healy as their captain (PTI Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: UP Warriorz on Wednesday appointed skilled Australian opener Alyssa Healy as their captain for the inaugural version of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Notably, UP Warriorz signed Heal for Rs 70 lakh on the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) public sale in Mumbai. Healy is likely one of the most deadly openers on the planet.

The UP Warriorz, one in all 5 groups within the 2023 WPL, assembled a dynamic and well-balanced squad on the WPL Player Auctions in Mumbai on 13 February, together with six abroad gamers, together with Australia’s Healy.

Healy, one of many sport’s most recognisable faces, is a extremely skilled and seasoned campaigner, having appeared in 139 T20Is for Australia, scoring almost 2,500 runs with one century and 14 fifties. She can be considered top-of-the-line wicket-keeper batters within the sport, having been dismissed 110 occasions in T20Is.

“I am delighted to have the chance to captain the UP Warriorz in the inaugural edition of the historic WPL that will be played in Mumbai. The WPL is a tournament we have all been keenly waiting on, and the UP Warriorz have a fantastic squad, waiting to making a splash once things get going. We have a good mix of experience and youth along with the ability and look forward to putting on a show for our fans. We are here to win and be ruthless in our brand of cricket,” captain Alyssa Healy stated.

Speaking on the event, Capri Global Holdings Private Limited’s Managing Director, Rajesh Sharma stated, “Alyssa is a giant of the game and has an immense amount of experience at the highest level, and also has the winning habit which we want in our team. We hope that the UP Warriorz can make significant strides in this important journey under the leadership of Alyssa Healy, and go on to be a source of joy and inspiration for the women of UP. I wish the team all the best.”

The Women’s Premier League might be held in Mumbai from March 4th to March twenty sixth, 2023. The marquee match will characteristic 22 matches, with the Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium serving as hosts. The UP Warriorz start their season on March fifth, after they face the Gujarat Giants within the second sport of the day on the DY Patil Stadium.

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Feb 22, 2023