WPL 2026: UP Warriorz Appoints Abhishek Nayar as Head Coach
LUCKNOW DIVISION, UTTAR PRADESH, JUL 25 – Abhishek Nayar replaces Jon Lewis after three seasons without a title and brings experience from three recent championship campaigns to UP Warriorz ahead of WPL Season 4.
- On July 25, 2025, UP Warriorz appointed former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar as head coach for the upcoming Women's Premier League season.
- Nayar's appointment followed the franchise parting ways with Jon Lewis, who led the team for the last three seasons amid inconsistent WPL results.
- Nayar brings extensive coaching experience, including roles with Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, and the Indian men's team during their 2024 IPL and 2023 Champions Trophy wins.
- COO Kshemal Waingankar called hiring Nayar a “no-brainer” and praised his ability to shape players and create winning cultures, while director Jinisha Sharma highlighted strong intent to improve the team.
- The franchise and Nayar expressed confidence that his leadership will strengthen UP Warriorz and foster growth as they prepare for a more successful WPL season.
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UP Warriorz appoints Abhishek Nayar as head coach ahead of WPL season - The Tribune
Nayar played a key role as assistant coach in helping Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinch the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2024, and was also a part of the coaching set-up for Team India when they won the Champions Trophy earlier this year.
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Read Full ArticleUP Warriorz appoint Abhishek Nayar as new head coach
UP Warriorz have appointed Abhishek Nayar as the new coach for the upcoming edition of Women’s Premier League (WPL). The franchise parted ways with Jon Lewis last month, who was at the helm for three years. Meanwhile, Nayar has been associated with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for seven years, before being named as an assistant coach in the Indian team. He was part of the national squad that won the Champions Trophy in February. However, soon aft…
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