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Abhishek Nayar named UP Warriorz head coach

Former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nayar has been appointed UP Warriorz’s head coach for the next edition of the Women’s Premier League. Nayar will take over from Jon Lewis, who served as the head coach for the last three seasons. Under Jon Lewis’ leadership, Warriorz failed to win the WPL title over the last three seasons. As for Nayar, he carries a wealth of experience, having served as Team India’s assistant coach. He was also Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) head coach in CPL 2022.
“Bringing Abhishek Nayar on board as head coach feels like a natural and exciting step forward for UP Warriorz. When someone of Abhishek’s calibre became available, it was a no-brainer. Few in Indian cricket bring the same depth of experience when it comes to shaping players and shaping winning cultures,” Kshemal Waingankar, COO and director of cricket for UPW, was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo
“In just the past 18 months alone, Abhishek has been part of three championship-winning campaigns, each in a different role, each leaving a lasting impact. We are thrilled to have him lead a Warriorz side that’s united, fearless, and hungry to grow. With Abhishek at the helm, we believe this group can do something truly special."
UP Warriorz are eying their maiden WPL title heading into the new season, which is expected to be played early next year. Warriorz qualified for the playoffs in the inaugural season in 2023, but the last two seasons didn’t happen to be fruitful for them.
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