Bhubaneswar : Abhishek Nayar has been appointed as the head coach of the UP Warriorz ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, replacing Jon Lewis who parted ways after three seasons. Nayar, a former India all-rounder and experienced coach, aims to build a winning culture at the franchise which has struggled to clinch trophies in its first three seasons. He previously worked with the Warriorz during off-season camps and brings extensive coaching experience from IPL and other leagues. Despite being new to coaching women’s teams full-time, Nayar is optimistic about unlocking the team’s potential and leading UP Warriorz to their first WPL title. The franchise’s management is confident about his ability to instill a strong, trophy-winning mindset.
This is consistent with the article’s emphasis on his goal to create a culture focused on winning trophies and making UP Warriorz a top contender in women’s cricket.
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