UP Warrior (UPW) Franchise in women, Premier League (WPL) has announced the departure of the head coach John LewisThe end of the three -year association since the establishment of the league. In 2023, Lewis, who took the rudder, directed the team through their inaugural sessions, in which the franchise expressed gratitude for its contribution.
“From the first day, you believed in us. Through high, learning, and everything in the middle – thanks, coach John Lewis, to lead with heart, calm and faith. You will always be part of the warrior family,” The UP Warrier on Friday expressed through his social media channels, accepting Lewis’s dedication and leadership.
From the first day, you believed in us.
Thanks to high, learning and everything in the middle – thanks to coach John Lewis, heart, calm and trusting with faith.
You will always be a part of the Warrij family. pic.twitter.com/qzpjdyj9ut
– UP Warriz (@UPWARRIORZ) 27 June, 2025
A mixed tenure under John Lewis for UP Warriz
Under the guidance of Lewis, UP Warrier experienced a ups and downs in a highly competitive WPL. The league opening in the 2023 season, Lewis successfully placed the team in the playoffs, a significant achievement for a new franchise. However, his expedition ended with defeat in the hands of final champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), which highlights the challenge of knockout stages.
The 2024 season saw a slight decline in the performance, in which UP Warrier finished fourth in the points table, disappeared from a playoff spot. This indicated the increasing intensity in the league and the need for frequent top level performances. The most recent WPL 2025 campaign proved to be particularly challenging for warrior. With regular captain Elisa Hely Due to knee injury, India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma took a step to lead the side. Despite Sharma’s leadership, the team struggled to find the rhythm and ended at the bottom of the table, marking a disappointing end for Lewis’s tenure.
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Overall, Lewis has a coaching record of 25 matches with The Warriz. Despite different fate, the team named its name in WPL record books under their leadership, achieved the highest total in the league history – a formidable 225 runs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) earlier this year.
Lewis’s coaching trip
Lewis represented England in a Test, 13 One-Day International and two T20 Internationals during his game career. Her coaching journey extends beyond WPL, with important roles in international women’s cricket.
Before joining Warriez, Lewis took over as head coach for the England women’s team. However, his term concluded after a challenging period 16-0 defeat in women’s ashes in AustraliaThis shock occurred due to the team’s exit from the team’s group from the Women’s T20 World Cup just before her resignation last October.
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