UP Warriorz acquire Deepti Sharma for ₹2.6 crore at the inaugural WPL 2023 Auction 

The UP Warriorz made a prized buy in the form of Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma for a sum of ₹2.6 crore at the WPL 2023 auction.

She was the second-most expensive acquisition at the event after her teammate Smriti Mandhana, who was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a mammoth ₹3.4 crore price tag.

The bidding war initially began with Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the auction table. UP Warriorz made a late bid and induced one last counterbid from MI, but with a swift response, they dented their opponents' hopes. As a result, the Agra-born player comes to her home franchise in UP Warriorz.

Deepti Sharma has shown her all-round prowess for the national side and also during the Women's T20 challenge. Apart from her abilities with the bat and the ball, she also presents herself as a credible leadership option.

She is already a key player in the Indian team setup and is potentially one of the players to watch out for in the inaugural WPL 2023 season.

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UP Warriorz acquire key international players like Sophie Ecclestone and Tahlia McGrath at the WPL 2023 auction

Apart from the Indian all-rounder, UP Warriorz acquired the services of left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone from the WPL 2023 auction marquee list. The 23-year-old, who is the No.1-ranked T20I bowler in the world, was roped in for a sum of ₹1.7 crore.

Additionally, the franchise also won the bidding war for the No.1-ranked all-rounder, Tahlia McGrath, for a sum of ₹1.4 crore. Shabnim Ismail, among the fastest women bowlers in the world, was also brought in by the UP Warriorz for ₹1 crore.

Have the UP Warriorz forged a formidable core and the best spin bowling unit at the WPL 2023 Auction? Let us know what you think.

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