In a significant mid-tournament change for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones has been named as the replacement for injured Australian top-scorer Phoebe Litchfield in the UP Warriorz squad for the remainder of the season.
Litchfield, who had been one of the season’s standout performers for UPW with 243 runs in six matches. Has been ruled out due to a quad injury and has returned home to begin rehabilitation. Her absence represents a major blow to the Warriorz’s batting strength, especially as they fight to improve their playoff chances.
Amy Jones brings a wealth of international experience, having played over 125 T20 Internationals for England. The seasoned wicketkeeper-batter is expected to bolster both the batting order and the fielding unit as UPW look to climb the points table in the latter stages of the tournament.
With crucial matches ahead, including fixtures against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. The Warriorz will be counting on Jones’s experience to steady the ship and push for vital wins.
