UP Warriorz designates KKR’s ex-providing as main coach ahead of WPL 2026

It UP Warriorz (UPW) have made a significant change in their coaching configuration ahead of the Premier League Female (WPL) 2026. Former Indian cricketter Abhishek Nayar has been named new lead coach, replacing -S Jon Lewis, which had been in office during the last three seasons.

The old KKR assistant takes over as head of UP Warriorz for WPL 2026

With this movement, the team will expect a new direction and create a stronger campaign for their first WPL title. Abhishek has years of training experience and is known to help players grow and succeed. Has been part of the coach team at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Since 2018 and played a key role in his IPL 2024 Title victory. By 2022 he also worked as the main coach of Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at her League Premier of the Caribbean (CPL). Although this is Nayar’s first full -time role as the main coach in the women’s cricket, he already has experience with Warriorz. He worked with the team as a battles consultant during a training field in August 2023, which gave him an early connection with the squad.

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UP Warriorz’s Cricket Director: “Has the appropriate skills and mentality”

UP Warriorz’s cricket director, Kshemal waingankarsaid the team is excited to have — Nayar UNIVER -BUS as the main coach. He thinks Nayar has the right skills and mentality to help build a winning culture within the team.

“Bringing Abhishek Nayar on board as the main coach is like a natural and exciting step for UP Warriorz. In the last 18 months, Abhishek has been part of three winning campaigns in the championship, each in a different role, each leaving a lasting impact. Kshemal Wainkar said he said Understandinfo. The Warriorz reached the playoffs at WPL 2023, but since then it has not been consistent. With Nayar who now runs the road, the franchise hopes to improve and work better in the next season.

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This article was first published in Womencricket.cominto Cricket time Business.