The UP Warriorz are ready for Season 3 of the WPL only to go through the preparations for the first bout of the season. Their captain, Deepti Sharma, is set to lead the team against the Gujarat Giants on February 16 for the very first time this season. The UP Warriorz will play the Delhi Capitals on February 19. Both the matches will happen at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Deepti Sharma is up for the challenge since she is leading the UP Warriorz for the first time. “I’m really excited about the opportunity. When I found out about the captaincy, it was a great feeling. I have positive feelings that good things will happen for UP Warriorz this year.”
The ace all-rounder was speaking for a long time about the challenge waiting ahead, and she explained that she is looking forward to the season. World’s highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 series, Deepti said, “I’ve captained my state team, which has given me some experience already.” She added that possibly, “It’s a little different from being a senior team member. It might be a little challenging, but I love taking on challenges, whatever level it may be. So, I’m excited about the season.”
On being asked how she feels about playing in UP, Deepti Mashnmi’s team, are looking forward to being contesting in Lucknow-a ground which they have never played in before. Season 3 of the WPL shall see Lucknow for the first since its composition-it is a home ground for the UP Warriorz. UP Warriorz will play the Gujarat Giants on March 3, the Mumbai Indians on March 6 and the Royal Challengers BangaIore on March 8 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
“Playing in Lucknow, at the Ekana Stadium is a very exciting prospect for the UP Warriorz, and we are delighted that we will get a chance to play in front of our home fans. The cricket fans in Uttar Pradesh have always supported us in the first two seasons from their homes, but this time we are looking forward to experiencing their support as we play at the stadium in Lucknow. We can’t wait for our three upcoming games over there as a team”, said Deepti, who won the MVP award in WPL Season 2.
