UPW Coach Nayar to Develop 'Woman KL Rahul' for Wicketkeeping Gap

• UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar plans to develop a squad member into a wicketkeeper to address a team gap.
• The team failed to sign enough specialist wicketkeepers in the WPL 2026 auction, leaving Shweta Sehrawat as the main option.
• Nayar cited KL Rahul's journey, who evolved from a batter to a crucial wicketkeeper for India.
• The coach hopes to create a 'woman KL Rahul' who could represent India in the future.
• Concerns also exist regarding Pratika Rawal's availability due to injury from the 2025 World Cup.

Why It Matters: UPW aims to internally develop a wicketkeeper, inspired by KL Rahul, to fill a crucial squad gap.