RCB added Garth Graham; UP Warriorz added Chinelle Henry

The UP Warriorz have revealed that Chinelle Henry will be the new Women's Premier League (WPL) captain next season. This change comes after Alyssa Healy decided to take a break before the ICC Women's ODI World Cup later this year. Healy announced on Saturday that she won't be participating in the event. She plans to take a break after her team's tough Women's Ashes series, where they lost all their matches.

Alyssa Healy's Decision to Sit Out the WPL

After a tough Women's Ashes series, Healy has decided to take a break to focus on her health and prepare for the important ICC Women's ODI World Cup in India later this year. She will rest for a few months after the break from the WPL. This will help her get fully fit to serve her country in a major women's cricket event.

Chinelle Henry is now the captain of UP Warriorz.

After Healy left, the UP Warriorz chose the experienced West Indies player Chinelle Henry as their new leader. Henry is a skilled player with both bat and ball. She has played in 62 WT20I matches for the West Indies and scored 473 runs with a reasonable strike rate of 91.13. In addition to her excellent hitting skills, she has performed well as a bowler, taking 22 wickets in her T20I career. In the recent T20I series between India and the West Indies in December, she took three wickets and scored 50 runs in three matches, demonstrating her skills as a player.

Henry joins the UP Warriorz for 30 Lakhs INR. The club has not yet announced who the permanent captain will be for the next season, so Betpro account waiting for the official news.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Have Signed Two New Players

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has made some strategic moves ahead of the upcoming WPL season. The club has signed two Australian cricketers, Kim Garth and Heather Graham, to replace Sophie Devine and Kate Cross. Devine and Cross have decided to leave the game for personal reasons, so RCB is looking for new players to fill their spots.

Sophie Devine's absence has affected the RCB team.

Sophie Devine has been an essential player for RCB in the last two seasons, significantly contributing to the team's scoring. Devine's impressive score of 99 against the Gujarat Giants in 2023 is still one of the most remembered moments from last season. Since Devine is taking an extended break from domestic cricket, she will not be in the WPL this year. RCB will now try to replace the experienced New Zealand player. Adding Garth and Graham is expected to make the team even stronger.

Kim Garth and Heather Graham are two individuals. Join RCB.

Kim Garth is a skilled fast bowler who moved from Ireland to Australia and has extensive experience playing for RCB. She has played 59 T20I matches, scored 764 runs, and taken 49 wickets, making her an essential player for the team. She used to play for the Gujarat Giants in earlier WPL seasons, and her knowledge will strengthen RCB's bowling team.

Heather Graham, another Australian cricketer, is a promising all-rounder who has shown promise with both bat and ball. Even though she has only played five T20I matches, she has already shown signs of her skill. Graham was an essential player in last year's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), taking 13 wickets in 11 games. Adding her to the RCB team will make it stronger.

Final Thoughts

The Women's Premier League is changing as teams improve their players for the upcoming season. Chinelle Henry is now the captain of the UP Warriorz, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have added two skilled Australian players. This season is going to be exciting and full of surprises. As teams complete their player lists, excitement for the WPL grows, and fans look forward to seeing how the new players will do in the spotlight.