Kanpur's Archana Devi Appointed Captain of UP Senior Women's Cricket Team
In a significant development for women's cricket in Uttar Pradesh, Archana Devi from Kanpur has been named the captain of the state's senior women's cricket team for the upcoming One Day Super League matches. The announcement was made by the women's selection committee on Tuesday, as confirmed by Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman of the media committee.
Team Composition and Leadership
The 20-member squad features a diverse mix of talent from various cities across Uttar Pradesh. Archana Devi will lead the team, with Varnika appointed as the vice-captain. The squad includes players from Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, and other regions, showcasing the widespread cricketing prowess in the state.
Full Squad:
- Archana Devi (Captain, Kanpur)
- Tripti Singh (Kanpur)
- Ekta Singh (Kanpur)
- Garima Yadav (Kanpur)
- Varnika (Vice-Captain)
- Nishu Chowdhary (Saharanpur)
- Sonali Singh (Lucknow)
- Aarzu Singh (Lucknow)
- Shilpi Singh (Lucknow)
- Sandhya Chetri (Lucknow)
- Muskan Malik (Aligarh)
- Sonam Yadav (Firozabad)
- Nishi Kashyap (Moradabad)
- Anjali Singh (Agra)
- Rama Kushwaha (Agra)
- Sampada Dixit (Agra)
- Anshu Tiwari (Faizabad)
- Khushi Tyagi (Ghaziabad)
- Shraddha Tiwari (Sultanpur)
- Meenu Yadav (GB Nagar)
Standby Players:
- Aroma Tyagi (Lucknow)
- Shobha Devi (Banda)
- Manisha Chaudhary (Saharanpur)
- Bharti Sharma (Bulandshahr)
Coaching and Management Staff
The team will be guided by a dedicated coaching and management staff. Bhawana has been appointed as the head coach, with Shefali Sahu serving as the assistant coach. Gayatri Agarwal will manage the team's operations, ensuring smooth coordination and support during the tournament.
Tournament Details and Registration
The One Day Super League matches are scheduled to be held in Rajkot, starting from Friday. This tournament provides a crucial platform for women cricketers in Uttar Pradesh to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
In related news, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has set February 10 as the deadline for trials registration for various age groups for the 2026–27 session. According to Kaushal Kumar Singh, players who have not yet registered are required to fill out the necessary forms and submit them at the Kanpur Cricket Association office by the specified date. This initiative aims to identify and nurture young talent for future cricketing endeavors.
The selection of Archana Devi as captain highlights the growing emphasis on women's cricket in Uttar Pradesh, with the team poised to make a strong impact in the Super League matches.
