Sneh Rana Excited to Join UP Warriorz in WPL 2027 Mini-Auction

Sneh Rana's Enthusiasm for WPL 2027

Kochi (Keralam) [India], October 28: Veteran Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana shared her excitement after being selected by UP Warriorz during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction held in Kochi on Wednesday. She expressed her commitment to giving her best for the franchise.

During the 'Match Centre Live Auction Special' following her selection, Rana conveyed her gratitude to the UP Warriorz management for their trust in her abilities. She is eager to seize this opportunity, having been acquired for a significant sum during the auction.

“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to UP Warriorz for choosing me. I’m thrilled about this chance. As I always say, I aim to give my all to whichever team I join. Now that I’m part of UP Warriorz, I intend to do just that. Thank you to everyone in the management,” Rana stated.

Rana also expressed her excitement about joining a spin-bowling lineup that includes Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma and England's Sophie Ecclestone. She emphasized her familiarity with Deepti and their effective communication on the field.

“It’s a strong spin-bowling unit with Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma alongside me. I’ve played with Deepti before, so I understand her strengths, and our communication will be excellent. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” she remarked.

Additionally, Rana welcomed the chance to play under the captaincy of Meg Lanning, praising the Australian cricketer's leadership skills.

“I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve always admired her from afar, and now seeing her lead UP Warriorz is fantastic. Observing her captaincy and the strategic changes she implements is inspiring. I’m very excited to play under her guidance,” Rana added.

Rana's addition enhances UP Warriorz's roster as the franchise prepares for the upcoming WPL season. The WPL 2027 mini-auction aims to bolster team compositions, with 146 players available and 27 slots open across five teams.