Many people are eagerly waiting for the Women’s Premier League 2024. This fantastic tournament is starting from 23rd February. However, before this season, UP Warriors have included Sri Lankan women’s team captain Chamari Atapattu in their squad.

Chamari Atapattu has been included in the team in place of English fast bowler Lauren Bell. Lauren Bell has participated in the first edition on behalf of UP Warriors. He bowled very well in the first edition. UP Warriors had secured third place in the first edition.

Talking about Chamari Atapattu, he is counted among the aggressive batsmen of the world. There are many matches which Chamari Atapattu has won on his own for Sri Lanka. Let us tell you, Chamari Atapattu has played 122 T20 matches for his country. In 2023, Chamari Atapattu scored 470 runs at a strike rate above 130. Now she would definitely like to leave her mark in the upcoming edition of the Women’s Premier League.

Very happy that UP Warriors have included me in their team: Chamari Atapattu

Chamari Atapattu said, ‘I would like to thank UP Warriors and Capri Sports for showing confidence in me and including me in their team. I am fully prepared to give my 100 percent in the upcoming tournament. Under the captaincy of Alyssa Healy and the coaching of John Lewis, I would definitely like my team to win the cup this time. Women’s Premier League is a very good tournament and UP Warriors also have a strong team.

UP Warriors COO Kshemal Waingankar said, I am not feeling good at all that Bell will not be able to participate for the Warriors in the upcoming edition. However, with the arrival of Chamari Atapattu, our team has become even stronger. She has performed very well in T20 cricket so far and I am hopeful that she will definitely leave her mark in the upcoming edition as well. His experience can prove to be very important for the team.