- UP Warriorz makes biggest purchases at WPL 2027 auction Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, Asha Sobhana and Sushma Verma among other key signings as Warriorz assembles 18-man squad for WPL 2027.
- UP Warriorz scores biggest buys at WPL 2027 Auction (Photo Source: WPL) UP Warriorz made a strong statement at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction in Kochi, securing Australia’s Sophie Molineux for ₹1.10 Crore, making her the most expensive signing in the auction.
- With seven further additions, including Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and Asha Sobhana, the Warriorz have bolstered their squad with a mix of international experience, Indian talent and overall strength to embark on a serious title run in the WPL 2027. The Warriorz have retained a strong core of 10 players ahead of the auction, including Indian all-rounder Dee Sharma, former Australian ctain Meg Lanning, England player Sophie Ecclestone and Australian striker Phoebe. Litchfield.
UP Warriorz makes biggest purchases at WPL 2027 auction Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, Asha Sobhana and Sushma Verma among other key signings as Warriorz assembles 18-man squad for WPL 2027.
UP Warriorz scores biggest buys at WPL 2027 Auction (Photo Source: WPL) UP Warriorz made a strong statement at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction in Kochi, securing Australia’s Sophie Molineux for ₹1.10 Crore, making her the most expensive signing in the auction. With seven further additions, including Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and Asha Sobhana, the Warriorz have bolstered their squad with a mix of international experience, Indian talent and overall strength to embark on a serious title run in the WPL 2027. The Warriorz have retained a strong core of 10 players ahead of the auction, including Indian all-rounder Dee Sharma, former Australian ctain Meg Lanning, England player Sophie Ecclestone and Australian striker Phoebe. Litchfield. With the core in place, the franchise focused on adding depth and versatility across all departments, rounding out the 18-man roster with eight new signings.
Besides Molineux, the Warriorz got Australian all-rounder Grace Harris for ₹30 lakh, Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana for ₹30 lakh and player Asha Sobhana for ₹30 lakh. Wicketkeeper Sushma Verma also joined the group for Rs 30 lakh. The franchise also added Scottish all-rounder Kathryn Bryce, Indian all-rounder Sahana Pawar and all-rounder Manali Dakshini for ₹10 lakh each.
Molineux’s arrival is an important addition for the Warriorz, with the Australian left-arm spinner bringing international experience and all-round ability. Harris further strengthens the team’s batting and all-rounders while Rana and Sobhana add depth to the bowling department. The Warriorz have also added experience behind the stumps with Sushma Verma.
Head coach Abhishek Nayar said the franchise had a clear focus during the auction on identifying players who could strengthen the existing squad and provide more flexibility between departments. “We went into the auction with a clear idea of what kind of team we wanted to build. Sophie Molineux was an important asset to us and we are pleased to have used her services.
Together with Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and the other players we have recruited, she brings us a lot of quality and flexibility. We wanted players who could contribute in different situations and complement the core we already have. We are delighted with the group we have assembled and look forward to bringing everyone together ahead of the season,” said UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar.
The Warriorz have also prioritized strengthening their Indian contingent, with new additions Sneh Rana, Asha Sobhana, Sushma Verma, Sahana Pawar and Manali Dakshini adding depth to the squad. The combination of experienced national and international players gives the team more time to put together suitable combinations for different game situations. Kshemal Waingankar, COO and Director of Cricket at Cri Sports, highlighted the impact of the new signings, particularly the additional offshoots and flexibility they bring to the team.
“The arrival of Sophie Molineux further strengthens our rotational attack and puts us in a strong position to explore different combinations. Grace Harris brings power to the middle order while Sophie offers leadership qualities, exceonal bowling ability and a great presence in the team. We believe the combination of Sophie Molineux and Sophie Ecclestone could be a massive strength for us, while Grace gives us the flexibility to adt our combinations depending on conditions and match situations,” said Kshemal Waingankar, COO and Director of Cricket at Cri Sports.
After securing eight new signings at the auction, UP Warriorz will now look to assemble their squad for the upcoming WPL season. Combining established international stars, experienced Indian players and overall depth, the Warriorz will aim to build a cohesive unit to mount a serious title challenge in the WPL 2027. The full UP Warriorz squad for WPL 2027: Dee Sharma, Shikha Pandey, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Sophie Ecclestone, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal, Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, Asha Sobhana, Sushma Verma, Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini, Shipra Giri, Sahana Pawar and Simran Shaikh.
