UP Warriorz have signed Australia’s Charli Knott as a replacement for left-arm medium-pacer Tara Norris, who will be unavailable for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. Norris has been selected for the USA national team for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, scheduled to take place in Nepal from January 18 to February 3, 2026.
Knott, an uncapped Australian all-rounder, has been signed at her reserve price of INR 10 lakh and is set to make her debut in WPL. Although she is uncapped at the international level, Knott brings substantial experience, having played in six seasons of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and two seasons of The Hundred.
This highly-rated young all-rounder is known for her solid batting technique, disciplined off-spin bowling, and the ability to contribute across different areas, adding depth and versatility to the UP Warriorz squad ahead of WPL 2026.
Kshemal Waingankar, COO of UP Warriorz, commented, “We wish Tara the very best for her international assignment. We are excited to welcome Charli Knott to UP Warriorz. She is a promising all-rounder with the skill set and temperament to contribute across departments and make an impact.”
With Charli Knott set for her first WPL season, UP Warriorz are focused on building a well-rounded squad for WPL 2026, combining emerging talent with experience. The team will kick off their campaign on January 10 against Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
In other news, Australian all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn from WPL 2026 for personal reasons and have been replaced by their respective franchises.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have named Sayali Satghare as a replacement for Perry. Satghare, who represents Mumbai at the domestic level and has previously been part of the Gujarat Giants squad, will join RCB at her reserve price of INR 30 lakh.
Three-time finalists Delhi Capitals have signed Aussie Alana King as a replacement for Sutherland. King, a leg-spinner, has previously represented UP Warriorz and has played in 27 T20Is, taking 27 wickets. She will join DC at a reserve price of INR 60 lakh.