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UP Warriorz Sign Amy Jones as Phoebe Litchfield's WPL 2026 Replacement

UP Warriorz have recruited England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones to replace the injured Australian star Phoebe Litchfield for the rest of the WPL 2026 season. Litchfield, the team's leading run-scorer, has returned to Australia for rehabilitation ahead of the home series against India. Jones, a seasoned England international, was brought in at her base price after going unsold in the auction. The move aims to strengthen the struggling UP Warriorz, who are at the bottom of the table and face a must-win situation in their final two league matches.

Key Points: Amy Jones Replaces Injured Phoebe Litchfield in WPL 2026

  • Phoebe Litchfield ruled out with quad injury
  • Amy Jones signed at INR 50 lakh base price
  • UP Warriorz bottom of WPL 2026 table
  • Team must win final two matches for playoff chance
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UP Warriorz rope in England's Amy Jones as Phoebe Litchfield's injury replacement for WPL 2026

England's Amy Jones joins UP Warriorz as an injury replacement for Australia's Phoebe Litchfield for the remainder of WPL 2026.

"Jones' inclusion is expected to bolster UPW's batting depth and provide experience at a crucial stage. - Official Report"

Lucknow, January 28

UP Warriorz have signed England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones as an injury replacement for Australia's Phoebe Litchfield for the remainder of the Women's Premier League 2026 season.

Litchfield has been ruled out due to a quad injury and has returned to Australia to begin rehabilitation ahead of the upcoming home series against India, which begins on February 15.

The 22-year-old Litchfield had been in impressive form for UP Warriorz, finishing her campaign as the team's leading run-scorer and the third-highest across all teams this season. She accumulated 243 runs in six matches, playing a key role at the top of the order.

Jones, who went unsold at the WPL auction, has been picked up at her base price of INR 50 lakh, according to the league's official website. The experienced England international has represented her country in 125 T20 Internationals and 111 One-Day Internationals, scoring 1,666 runs in the shortest format.

UP Warriorz currently find themselves at the bottom of the WPL 2026 points table with the poorest net run-rate among the five teams. Their last outing ended in a 45-run defeat to Gujarat Giants on January 22.

With just two league matches remaining, UPW face a tough task to secure a playoff berth. They must win both their remaining fixtures and significantly improve their net run-rate. UPW will next take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday, followed by a clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) on February 1.

Jones' inclusion is expected to bolster UPW's batting depth and provide experience at a crucial stage of the tournament.

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Amy Jones, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Gaud, Chloe Tryon, Charli Knott, Simran Shaikh, Shipra Giri, Pratika Rawal, Gongadi Trisha, Suman Meena.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting that Jones went unsold in the auction but gets picked now. Shows how unpredictable team needs can be. At 50 lakhs, she could be a bargain if she clicks. UPW's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread anyway 🤷‍♀️
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Priya S
As an Indian cricket fan, I'm a bit conflicted! Sad for Litchfield's injury, but happy she's prioritizing recovery for the India tour. That series is going to be epic! 🇮🇳 For UPW, Jones needs to fire from ball one. Their batting has been too inconsistent.
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Rohit P
The team management needs to be questioned. Why is a team with this much talent (Lanning, Deepti, Ecclestone) at the bottom? One injury shouldn't derail you so badly. Jones is good, but the problem seems deeper than just one player's form.
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Kavya N
Wishing Phoebe a speedy recovery! 🤞 Amy Jones is a class act behind the stumps and can be dangerous with the bat. Maybe this change will bring some fresh energy. UPW, do it for Lucknow! Two wins and a miracle with NRR needed 💪
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Michael C
Smart move. Jones has over 100 caps in both white-ball formats. That kind of experience in a pressure situation is invaluable. The match against RCB is now a must-watch. Can she make an immediate impact?

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