TATA WPL 2027: Veda Krishnamurthy Backs Deepti Sharma For UP Warriorz Captaincy
Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has backed Deepti Sharma to take over as UP Warriorz captain for the TATA WPL 2027 season, suggesting the franchise to consider an Indian player for the leadership role. With Deepti having been part of UP Warriorz for the last four years, Veda believes the all-rounder is ready to lead the side, with former Australia captain Meg Lanning providing guidance…
Former cricket star Veda Krishnamurthy has expressed his support for Deepti Sharma to become the captain of UP Warriorz in the upcoming TATA WPL 2027 season. Veda believes that an Indian player could bring greater flexibility to the team's overseas combination, as they won't be confined to accommodating an overseas captain. Deepti has been a part of UP Warriorz for four years and Veda feels she is ready to take on the role of captain, with support from former Australia captain Meg Lanning.
UP Warriorz entered the auction with the largest bid, strengthening their squad with additions like Sophie Molineux, Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, Sushma Verma, and Kathryn Bryce. JioStar experts Abhinav Mukund, Veda Krishnamurthy, and Anjum Chopra discussed the franchise's captaincy options, overseas combination, and key acquisitions.
Veda emphasizes the importance of having an Indian captain, as it would help build a more balanced playing XI and provide greater flexibility in finalizing the overseas combination.
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