WPL 2026: ABHISHEK NAYAR COMMENTS ON HARLEEN DEOL RETIRED OUT MOMENT

The woman Premier League WPL 2026 has its first big talking point early in the season when up Warriorzs better early in the world was retired out during a tight league stage game. The decision made near the end of the innings caused Lots of discussion among fans and former players now up Warriorzs head coach Abhishek Nayar has shared his thoughts, explaining the call and defending the team strategy

 Harleen Deol, who was having trouble scoring quickly despite being at the crease for a while, was asked to retire so a more powerful battle could come in. While these kinds of movies are becoming more normal in T20 cricket, this one got strong reaction with many wondering if it would hurt player confidence and team spirit.

Speaking to reporters after UP Warriorzs next game, Nayar said the Decision was only about tactics and what was best for the team. In T20 cricket, specially in a league like the WPL, you have to make tough choices quickly, Nayar said It was not about harleen, skill or how she was playing. It was about the game situation and what we thought was needed in those last few overs.

 Nayar said that the coaching staff and team leaders talk clearly with Harleen both before and after the Decision. He said the idea of retired out his openly discussed in the team so players are ready if it happens. We talk with our players about these options. Harleen understood the situation and accepted it well, he added.

 The former India All rounder also said that the modern game needs players and support staff to be flexible. The WPL is changing women’s cricket with higher scores and better bowlers. Team have to be creative. This was one of those times, Nayar said, adding that the call did not reflect. Harleen long term place on the team.

Harleen Deol posted a short message on social media after the game saying she was always dedicated to the teams goal. Nayar praised her attitude saying Harleen is the fighter she wants to win games for UP Warriorzs. How she handle the situation shows she is mature player

 But former players don’t agree on the situation. Some have supported up warriorzs for using creative tactics while other worry that using retired out to often could hurt a batters confidence Nayar understood the discussion but stood by the team way of thinking We respect all opinions, but in our team we know what we are doing, we support our players and we support our choices

 Importantly, Nayar said that these calls won’t happen often. You don’t want to do this every game. It depends on the situation. You Think about the good and bad, and sometimes you have to be brave, he added.

As WPL 2026 goes on. The retired out movement with Harleen Deol will likely be remembered when talking about tactics and women’s T20 cricket for UP Warriorzs, the message from the head coach is clear The team comes first, communication is important and being creative is needed to stay competitive in a fast changing leak