WPL 2023: UP Warriorz DRAFTS Shivali Shinde to WPL Squad, REPLACES injured Laxmi Yadav as Warriorz BRACE to face RCB Women

WPL 2023: Women’s Premier League 2023 LIVE – UP Warriorz have added batter Shivali Shinde to their squad. This move serves as a replacement option for Laxmi Yadav. Laxmi, an all-rounder was reportedly injured during a training session. The Indian batter who hails from Maharashtra was a part of the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy squad. UP Warriorz played 2 matches where they managed to win a solitary game. Follow WPL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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The UP Warriorz, who have played two games, so far in the 2023 Women’s Premier League have drafted in the Indian batter Shivali Shinde in the squad. The spot was vacated following an injury to all-rounder Laxmi Yadav during training.

26-year-old Shivali, who joined the squad on 8 March in Mumbai, hails from Maharashtra and has played for the state side, apart from turning out for the India-A side in the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. The opening batter, who hails from Kolhapur, is considered to be one the players to watch out for in the domestic circuit and is also known to be a quick scorer, who can help set the tone for the innings for her side.

“Playing in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League for the UP Warriorz is a moment of immense pride for me. And my family is delighted that I have received this opportunity,” Shivali said after joining up with the squad on International Women’s Day.

“I am looking forward to this stint and hope to pick up the tricks of the trade from some of the best cricketers in the business. Experiencing the electric atmosphere in the stadiums is something I am definitely looking forward to and I hope to be able to contribute in a substantial manner for the UP Warriorz,” she added.

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🚨 Announcement 🚨

Shivali Shinde joins our squad for the remaining season.#UPWarriorzUttarDega #WPL pic.twitter.com/JhYXGPo8ZR

— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) March 8, 2023

WPL 2023: UP Warriorz DRAFTS Shivali Shinde to WPL Squad, REPLACES injured Laxmi Yadav as Warriorz BRACE to face RCB Women – Check Out

The UP Warriorz began their 2023 WPL campaign with a hard-fought win against the Gujarat Giants, defeating them by 3 wickets in a humdinger on the opening weekend, before losing against the Delhi Capitals. Both games were played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

The UP Warriorz’s next game will pit them against the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on 10th March at the Brabourne Stadium.

UP Warriorz Squad

Alyssa Healy (Captain), Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Shabnim Ismail, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Parshavi Chopra, Shweta Sehrawat, S Yashasri, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Devika Vaidya, Lauren Bell, Simran Shaikh, Shivali Shinde