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India Gazette
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Women's Premier League franchise UP Warriorz part ways with coach Jon Lewis
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): UP Warriorz parted ways with their head coach Jon Lewis following a three-year-association in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Lewis had a fine start to his run with the franchise, taking them to the playoffs during the inaugural WPL season in 2023, but lost to the Mumbai Indians (MI). In 2024, they finished second-last, with three wins in eight games. In the latest season, the team had to deal with skipper Alyssa Healy injured and Deepti Sharma captaining the side. Warriorz finished at the bottom of the tournament this year, with three wins in eight games, as per ESPNCricinfo. Giving him a farewell, Warriorz posted on their official Instagram, 'From day one, you believed in us. Through the highs, the learnings, and everything in between -- Thank You, Coach Jon Lewis, for leading with heart, calm, and belief. You'll always be a part of the Warriorz Family.' Overall, under Lewis, the team managed to win nine out of 25 matches. They also hold the record for the highest total in WPL: 225 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) earlier this year, with Aussie youngster Georgia Voll (99* in 56 balls) shining with the bat. Lewis was performing dual roles, as he had been England's head coach for the women's team since November 2022. But he stepped down from the spot after Australia won the women's Ashes by a clean sweep of 16 points to nil. Before being a coach, Lewis was a massive feature of English cricket for two decades and was a consistent wicket-taker for Gloucestershire, in the main, and Surrey and Sussex, where he ended his career in 2014 Prior to becoming a prominent coach, Lewis played top-flight cricket in England for close to two decades, and was a consistent wicket-taker for Gloucestershire, in the main, and Surrey and Sussex, where he ended his career in 2014. He also turned out in a Test, 13 ODIs and two T20Is. He took 849 scalps in 251 matches in first-class cricket and 25 scalps in international cricket. (ANI)
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WPL: UP Warriorz parts ways with head coach Jon Lewis after three-year association
UPW's decision to part ways with Lewis, who had also served as head coach of the England women's for nearly three years, comes after the Deepti Sharma-led side finished at the bottom of the five-team table earlier this year. read more Besides the UP Warriorz in the WPL, former England seamer Jon Lewis had also served as head coach of the England women's cricket team from November 2022 until March this year. AP Women's Premier League side UP Warriorz have parted ways with its head coach Jon Lewis after a three-year association which started in 2023. The Warriorz, who finished at the bottom of the standings in the WPL 2025, informed the development in their Instagram handle. 'From day one, you believed in us. Through the highs, the learnings, and everything in between, Thank You, Coach Jon Lewis, for leading with heart, calm, and belief. You will always be a part of the Warriorz Family,' the franchise wrote in the social media account. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Lewis had guided the Warriorz to the WPL playoffs in the tournament's inaugural season in 2023, only to be beaten by eventual champions Mumbai Indians. They finished fourth on the table with three wins from eight games in 2024 and across three seasons, UP Warriorz won nine out of 25 matches under Lewis' guidance. Besides being the head coach of UP Warriorz, Lewis was also England women's team head coach since November 2022 before stepping down from that position in March this year. Lewis played county cricket for Gloucestershire, Surrey and Sussex, and featured in one Test, 13 ODIs, and two T20Is for England.
India Today
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- India Today
WPL: UP Warriorz part ways with Jon Lewis after three-year association
Women's Premier League (WPL) side UP Warriorz have parted ways with head coach Jon Lewis after a three-year association, which started with the first season of the tournament. The Warriorz finished at the bottom of the standings last season. Lewis had guided the UP Warriorz to the WPL Playoffs in the inaugural season, where they were eventually beaten by champions Mumbai Indians. They finished fourth on the table in his second season in charge and under his guidance, the Warriorz have won a total of nine matches from 25. advertisementAlso Read: West Indies cricketer accused of sexual assault, victims allege cover-up: Report The UP-based franchise announced the decision on their social media platforms with a special message for Lewis. The Warriroz said that Lewis believed in the team from day one and he will always be part of the family. "From day one, you believed in us. Through the highs, the learnings, and everything in between, Thank You, Coach Jon Lewis, for leading with heart, calm, and belief. You will always be a part of the Warriorz Family," the franchise wrote in the social media day one, you believed in us. Through the highs, the learnings, and everything in between — Thank You, Coach Jon Lewis, for leading with heart, calm, and belief. You'll always be a part of the Warriorz Family. UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) June 27, 2025advertisementBesides his job with the Warriorz, Lewis was also the head coach of the England women's team since November 2022. He recently relinquished the role in March this year. Charlotte Edwards took over from Lewis as the coach of the England women's team. Lewis has played county cricket for Gloucestershire, Surrey and Sussex. During his international career representing England, Lewis played a total of one Test, 13 ODIs and two T20Is. - Ends
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Business Standard
a day ago
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Jon Lewis exits as head coach of UP Warriorz ahead of WPL 2026 reshuffle
In a major development ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, UP Warriorz have announced the departure of their head coach, Jon Lewis, ending a three-year partnership that began with the tournament's inception in 2023. The move comes in the wake of a disappointing 2025 campaign, where the franchise finished at the bottom of the points table. According to team sources, the decision is part of a broader restructuring plan as the franchise looks to reset ahead of the upcoming WPL season. Lewis, who previously served as head coach of the England women's team, is believed to have left on amicable terms, with the franchise thanking him for his calm leadership and unwavering commitment over the years. A journey that started with promise Lewis was appointed head coach of UP Warriorz during the league's inaugural season and immediately made an impact by guiding the team to the playoffs in 2023. That campaign ended with a loss to eventual champions Mumbai Indians, but it was seen as a strong start for a new franchise. In 2024, the team showed signs of consistency, finishing fourth with three wins from eight matches. However, the 2025 season proved challenging, with the team struggling to find rhythm and managing just a handful of wins. In total, under Lewis' leadership, UP Warriorz registered nine victories from 25 matches across three seasons. Warm farewell from the franchise The team shared a heartfelt farewell message on its social media handle, expressing gratitude for Lewis' steady guidance. The post highlighted how the coach had believed in the squad from day one and created a positive atmosphere even during tough phases. Lewis' broader coaching background Jon Lewis brought a wealth of experience to the Warriorz camp. Before his WPL stint, he served as head coach of the England women's team from November 2022 until stepping down in March 2025. As a player, Lewis had a long domestic career in England with Gloucestershire, Surrey and Sussex, and represented England in all three formats. What's next for Warriorz? With a coaching vacancy now open and the WPL 2026 season on the horizon, UP Warriorz are expected to initiate a major backroom overhaul. The move signals a clear intent from the franchise to revamp its setup after back-to-back underwhelming campaigns.
The Hindu
a day ago
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WPL side UP Warriorz parts ways with head coach Jon Lewis
Women's Premier League side UP Warriorz have parted ways with its head coach Jon Lewis after a three-year association which started in 2023. The Warriorz, who finished at the bottom of the standings in the WPL 2025, informed the development on their Instagram handle. 'From day one, you believed in us. Through the highs, the learnings, and everything in between, Thank You, Coach Jon Lewis, for leading with heart, calm, and belief. You will always be a part of the Warriorz Family,' the franchise wrote in the social media account. Lewis had guided the Warriorz to the WPL playoffs in the tournament's inaugural season in 2023, only to be beaten by eventual champion Mumbai Indians. Also read | ICC's new PowerPlay overs rules for shortened T20s: Explained It finished fourth on the table with three wins from eight games in 2024 and across three seasons, UP Warriorz won nine out of 25 matches under Lewis' guidance. Besides being the head coach of UP Warriorz, Lewis was also England women's team head coach since November 2022 before stepping down from that position in March this year. Lewis played county cricket for Gloucestershire, Surrey and Sussex, and featured in one Test, 13 ODIs, and two T20Is for England.
