Deepti Sharma, an Indian all-rounder, was named the vice-captain of the UP Warriorz in the upcoming Women’s Premier League on Saturday.
The 25-year-old, who was purchased by the franchise for Rs 2.6 crore, is an important member of the Indian women’s team setup and one of the few players from the country to have appeared in franchise tournaments outside the country.
“Along with captain Alyssa Healy, and the other senior players, we hope we can make the team function well and play some fantastic cricket,” Deepti said in a statement.
“We hope our performances in the WPL can become a source of inspiration for the young women athletes in UP and we are keenly awaiting the start of the tournament,” Deepti added.