The UP Warriorz are an Indian women's cricket team that will compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The team is owned by Capri Global. The team is to be coached by Jon Lewis and captained by Alyssa Healy. Their squad was assembled at the inaugural WPL player auction in February 2023. History In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023. The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month. Capri Global bought the rights to one of the franchises, to be based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. In February 2023, Jon Lewis was announced as head coach of the side. The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with UP Warriorz signing 16 players for their squad. Current squad As per 2023 season. Players in bold have international caps. Support Staff Source: ESPNCricinfo References Cricket clubs established in 2023 Women's Premier League (cricket) teams