The WPL Auction conducted recently brought emotional highs and fresh beginnings for players like Shikha Pandey and Kiran Navgire, who are either joining new teams or returning to familiar ones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on JioHotstar, UP Warriorz\u2019 newest signing, Shikha Pandey, and returning power-hitter Kiran Navgire shared their reactions to the auction, reflecting on anxious moments, franchise transitions, and the excitement of teaming up with world-class leaders ahead of the new season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shikha opened up about the anxious moments during the WPL 2026 Auction, saying there was a bit of anxiety.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere was definitely a bit of anxiety, but I reminded myself that whatever is meant to happen, will happen. I trusted the hard work I\u2019ve put in over the past three seasons. I\u2019m really happy to now be part of the UP Warriorz family,\u201d said Shikha, who moved from the Delhi Capitals to a new franchise in UP Warriorz.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have immense gratitude for Delhi Capitals \u2014 for the opportunities, the trust, and the support from the coaching group. But now, with UP Warriorz, I\u2019m excited that Meg Lanning will be there. Playing alongside someone like Sophie Ecclestone is something I\u2019m really looking forward to,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on JioHotstar, Kiran Navgire recalled learning about her selection while still training: \u201cI was batting in the nets while my friends were watching the auction. As soon as my name came up, they called me, and we all watched the moment together.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have immense gratitude for Delhi Capitals \u2014 for the opportunities, the trust, and the support from the coaching group. But now, with UP Warriorz, I\u2019m excited that Meg Lanning will be there. Playing alongside someone like Sophie Ecclestone is something I\u2019m really looking forward to,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI feel really good about this moment. I wanted to play for UP Warriorz this season. I\u2019ve built a strong bond with the players and the staff, so I\u2019m excited to be back. I always wanted to play with Meg Lanning, and I\u2019m lucky she has joined our team. She has won so many World Cups and big matches for Australia, and even in the last two to three seasons with the Delhi Capitals, she led them to the finals. All that experience will help us this year. I\u2019m looking forward to playing with her and learning from her,\u201d Kiran Navgire said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n